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HY08 UKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,665 mi
Last recorded59,665 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 UKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 59,665 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 59,665 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 58,579 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 58,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 57,581 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 56,519 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 56,519 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 54,992 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 53,616 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,307 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,961 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,685 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 39,458 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,164 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,135 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY08 UKZ registered?

HY08 UKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is HY08 UKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 UKZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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