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HY08 ULG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,039 mi
Last recorded115,039 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 115,039 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,862 miles

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 108,862 miles

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both front (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 108,841 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 95,499 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Water in O/S side repeater

Fail 15 May 2023 95,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner folded under (5.2.3 (f))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 bolts missing on each rear wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Water in O/S side repeater

Fail 24 Apr 2023 95,489 miles

Direction indicator not working both rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner folded under (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear coming on with indicators (4.5.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 bolts missing on each rear wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Water in O/S side repeater

Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,111 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 73,217 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Aug 2020 73,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,890 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2018 63,962 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,243 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,116 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low

Offside Rear tyre low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,365 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,685 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,622 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,855 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,507 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 ULG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

HY08 ULG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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