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HY58 NHU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

210,024 mi
Last recorded210,024 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 NHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 210,024 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 202,158 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Movement in nearside front top suspension mounting

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

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

Nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates corroded and touching brake discs

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

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

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2024 193,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 187,057 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 187,041 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 179,495 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator on mirror housing lens cracked and condensation formed but no effect on light output (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded but not causing weakening advise monitorong (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 172,479 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it meets flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge attention soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips over screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 167,170 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 160,208 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 160,206 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 144,337 miles

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,040 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 127,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,543 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it comes from n/s/r. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 93,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,601 miles

Rear anti roll bar slightly corroded in places

Tyres wearing thin and scrubbing on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,922 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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HY58 NHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HY58 NHU, 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 HY58 NHU registered?

HY58 NHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is HY58 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 NHU 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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