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AA55 HAH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,648 mi
Last recorded117,648 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 HAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 117,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 106,021 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive /lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /lower (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 97,765 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper /both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides/upper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 89,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 89,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 83,742 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 77,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 72,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,707 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,372 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,649 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,329 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,366 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 38,364 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 30,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,418 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,176 miles

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

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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AA55 HAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AA55 HAH, 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 AA55 HAH registered?

AA55 HAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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