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AO08 ZHK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,884 mi
Last recorded142,884 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 142,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 138,750 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 25 Jul 2024 135,130 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear all suspension component(s) pins/bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 25 Jul 2024 135,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer side wall. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear all suspension component(s) pins/bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 123,627 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges.205/55r16 Dot 33/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 123,627 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges.205/55r16 Dot 33/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 May 2021 115,201 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside an offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2021 115,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside an offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 104,564 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 205/55r16

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 104,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 205/55r16

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,382 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm also worn on inner (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm also worn on inner (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 May 2017 54,675 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 49,132 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,588 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,649 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,577 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,781 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 24,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 20,989 miles

FRONT TYRES , TREAD DEPTH GETING LOW ON EDGES

Fail 4 May 2011 20,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT TYRES , TREAD DEPTH GETING LOW ON EDGES

STRONG ADVICE: NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BELOW 1.6mm ON OUTER EDGE

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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AO08 ZHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO08 ZHK, 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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AO08 ZHK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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