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HY08 UJP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,935 mi
Last recorded154,935 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 154,935 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms worn L and R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides centre arms worn L and R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 154,797 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure Bracket holding cable broke off (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms worn L and R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides centre arms worn L and R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 147,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 141,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,967 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 126,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 118,790 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,385 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,471 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,634 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,252 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,340 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 44,803 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,450 miles

Front disc's worn and pitted

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 37,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front disc's worn and pitted

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,468 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 UJP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UJP, 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 UJP registered?

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

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