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HK08 HOA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,089 mi
Last recorded73,089 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 73,089 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 73,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 71,481 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Fail 1 Oct 2022 71,056 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 31 Aug 2019 42,123 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 42,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside main beam bulb incorrectly located/fallen out

Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,091 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,900 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside tight/noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,760 miles

under tray fitted with engine cover

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,637 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,084 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 16,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 16,850 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 HOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HOA, 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 HOA registered?

HK08 HOA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is HK08 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 HOA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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