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HY08 UKO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,448 mi
Last recorded172,448 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 UKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 172,448 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 172,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 160,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both by inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 21 May 2024 148,624 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 17 May 2023 137,692 miles

undertray fitted front to rear

Pass 11 May 2022 123,543 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2021 108,476 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,899 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,608 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 85,305 miles

Both rear tyres have some edge wear and also sidewalls some perishing evident.

Fail 16 May 2018 85,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded adjacent to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres have some edge wear and also sidewalls some perishing evident.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,493 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,145 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,463 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 UKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UKO, 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 UKO registered?

HY08 UKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is HY08 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 UKO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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