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HW08 DYG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,671 mi
Last recorded91,671 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 DYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 91,671 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,667 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 76,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,269 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 75,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,892 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 70,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall (Marked Yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 62,924 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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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HW08 DYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HW08 DYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW08 DYG registered?

HW08 DYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is HW08 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 DYG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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