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HK08 AZT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,295 mi
Last recorded124,295 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 AZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 124,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 121,812 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 119,787 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 119,787 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 117,162 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 115,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,814 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 112,814 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,774 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 108,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 104,268 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,825 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 81,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit RIGHT ON 1.6mm RECOMMEND REPLACE ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,461 miles

child seat fitted

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2015 71,318 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seat fitted

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 62,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,541 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,417 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,959 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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HK08 AZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK08 AZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK08 AZT registered?

HK08 AZT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is HK08 AZT safe to buy?

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