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M10 HYU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 HYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 110,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective tape on the nearside front wiper blade - not allowing the screen to be fully cleared (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top section of the nearside rear tail lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner brake light bulb inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back box heatshield partially insecure but not likely to become fully detached

Pass 27 Aug 2025 107,620 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 107,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 106,489 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 106,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 103,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 92,349 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 88,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,709 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 81,709 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,708 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 71,994 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,313 miles

Cut to O/S/F tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,319 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,149 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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M10 HYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M10 HYU, 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 M10 HYU registered?

M10 HYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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