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HD08 ZCA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,688 mi
Last recorded130,688 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 ZCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 130,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine bay covers, full undertrays and suspension cover fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Oct 2025 130,677 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken off suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine bay covers, full undertrays and suspension cover fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Oct 2025 130,509 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear BOTH BRAKE DISC GUARDS CORRODED

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,372 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 124,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear & o/s/r brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 110,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & o/s/r 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 103,238 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 103,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge quite badly (replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

sill & underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Fail 27 Oct 2020 95,956 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to o/s/ front flexible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge quite badly (replacement advised) (5.2.3 (e))

sill & underbody covers fitted not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2019 84,973 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged across vehicle subframe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 84,973 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged across vehicle subframe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 78,167 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,858 miles

Front both tyre walls perishing

Nearside Front side repeater indicator lens condensated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,530 miles

Covers fitted to underneath

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,599 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,931 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,233 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2013 40,233 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2012 31,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,583 miles

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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HD08 ZCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HD08 ZCA, 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 HD08 ZCA registered?

HD08 ZCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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