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AP08 HKE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,007 mi
Last recorded168,007 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 168,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 161,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,361 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 141,982 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 131,747 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 131,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 126,007 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 116,295 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 116,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x2 ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 95,479 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,271 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,435 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,886 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 36,261 miles

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

offside front tyre splitting around sidewall

Fail 25 Jul 2013 36,149 miles

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

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

offside front tyre splitting around sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2012 30,152 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,048 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 22,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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AP08 HKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP08 HKE, 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 AP08 HKE registered?

AP08 HKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AP08 HKE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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