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HY58 NHZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,370 mi
Last recorded143,370 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 NHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 143,370 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 130,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall is damaged not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim is distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

manufacturers under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

Fail 17 Oct 2024 130,894 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured outer rim is distorted and cracked/ fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall is damaged not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim is distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

manufacturers under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 21 Sep 2023 119,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,579 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,636 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 94,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlight bulb refit (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,336 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner position light not working [ 1 of 2for that side]

Pass 2 Nov 2017 79,108 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 22,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,379 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,224 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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HY58 NHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

HY58 NHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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