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HY08 ULA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,513 mi
Last recorded167,513 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 167,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 156,292 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2023 156,289 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn near side front (rear) lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s mirror missing + under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 149,069 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 139,681 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 139,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 129,928 miles

under tray fitted.o/s/front tyre outer wall slightly cracking

Fail 17 Nov 2020 129,927 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted.o/s/front tyre outer wall slightly cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2019 122,287 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tailgate lamp lens damaged.

Fail 14 Nov 2019 122,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tailgate lamp lens damaged.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,842 miles

Nearside Front 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))

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2017 98,337 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,810 miles

n/s/f/r/tyres outer wall slightly poor condition.engie ,under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,375 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,467 miles

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 27 Feb 2014 55,534 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 43,688 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,884 miles

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 1 Mar 2011 27,872 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped on inner face

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 ULA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

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

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