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HK08 EAF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,283 mi
Last recorded97,283 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 97,283 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2025 93,907 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2024 89,861 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 89,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2023 86,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear upper position lamp intensity reduced, in case of multiple light sources.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 86,252 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear sub-frame. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear upper position lamp intensity reduced, in case of multiple light sources.

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 82,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 79,450 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 77,220 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 76,150 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,366 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 73,873 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 72,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,349 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 65,349 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,574 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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,048 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 47,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EAF, 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 HK08 EAF registered?

HK08 EAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is HK08 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 EAF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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