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A16 HXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,128 mi
Last recorded100,128 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 100,128 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 99,493 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 134,386 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 96,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 129,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 92,829 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 87,801 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 87,761 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 119,490 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,607 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,360 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,360 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 104,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 104,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 63,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 57,196 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,452 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 100,012 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 33,117 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 91,704 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,700 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 28,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 90,882 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 17,918 miles

managment light on

metal swarf in all tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,330 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 66,887 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,883 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 51,823 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,566 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 39,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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A16 HXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 A16 HXA, 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 A16 HXA registered?

A16 HXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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