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S24 HYN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

224,203 mi
Last recorded224,203 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 HYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 224,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 224,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 187,312 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 187,310 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 162,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 162,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 144,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 144,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 124,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 97,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2019 91,077 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,337 miles

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 80,585 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 80,585 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,263 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,202 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,658 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,320 miles

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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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S24 HYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S24 HYN, 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 S24 HYN registered?

S24 HYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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