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HY08 LKV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,321 mi
Last recorded156,321 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 156,321 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Low in pressure

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 145,522 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 145,325 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 142,130 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 142,071 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 139,210 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 139,208 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 134,652 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 134,652 miles

Brake performance not tested condition of rear pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 119,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 109,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,227 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,272 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 28 Oct 2016 60,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 50,102 miles

Front both side wheel bearings slight play

Front brake discs worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,973 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,605 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,179 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,206 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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HY08 LKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY08 LKV, 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 HY08 LKV registered?

HY08 LKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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