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HK08 KXX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,730 mi
Last recorded108,730 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 KXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 108,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 108,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,839 miles

Centre exhaust bracket missing

O/S wiper smearing slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,090 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 91,090 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,474 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,709 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,983 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.62mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.63mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 41,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,324 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 30,345 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,277 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,361 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 23,361 miles

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

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

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 KXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

HK08 KXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is HK08 KXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 KXX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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