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L777 HAY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,929 mi
Last recorded94,929 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 HAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 85,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator not working Door mirror repeater inop. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 84,455 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 82,362 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,832 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,099 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 79,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 79,044 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 76,589 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,734 miles

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

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

park brake will soon require attention

Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,501 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and o/s/rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,889 miles

nail in o/s/rear tyre

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,194 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,930 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,689 miles

o/s/rear tyre has small cut in wall

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,149 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 34,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 25,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,670 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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L777 HAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L777 HAY, 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 L777 HAY registered?

L777 HAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is L777 HAY safe to buy?

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