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HY08 PJX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,379 mi
Last recorded102,379 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 PJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 102,379 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2026 102,371 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 61,282 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 55,417 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,126 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 54,616 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip mark on the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 54,616 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip mark on the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 54,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,325 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 45,906 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 45,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 45,117 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,560 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,915 miles

under trays

Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,113 miles

under trays

Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,937 miles

under trays

Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,016 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,309 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,294 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,774 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 14,634 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 PJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY08 PJX, 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 PJX registered?

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

Is HY08 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 PJX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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