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HD08 OLU

2008 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,861 mi
Last recorded53,861 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C 32080,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 OLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 53,861 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 53,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 45,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 40,505 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,153 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Showing on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 33,819 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 33,594 miles

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

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 27 Mar 2019 32,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 32,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 31,024 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 27 Mar 2017 29,095 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,912 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,054 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 20,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,981 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 14,076 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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HD08 OLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 80,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD08 OLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HD08 OLU registered?

HD08 OLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HD08 OLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD08 OLU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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