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HY08 UKE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

184,754 mi
Last recorded184,754 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 184,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 171,473 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 156,016 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 149,572 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under try fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2022 146,679 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 109,925 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 96,075 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,810 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 82,318 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,248 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 65,308 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 56,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,277 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,205 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,552 miles

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 May 2011 34,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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 UKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

HY08 UKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is HY08 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 UKE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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