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HV08 WUK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,567 mi
Last recorded100,567 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 WUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 100,567 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,793 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 69,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 66,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,734 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,625 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 43,266 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres balding on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,370 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,711 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,855 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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HV08 WUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV08 WUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV08 WUK registered?

HV08 WUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HV08 WUK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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