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HK08 THZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,448 mi
Last recorded160,448 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 160,448 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 150,656 miles

General surface corrosion on suspension components

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 226,813 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 226,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 134,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm and worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm and worn on inner eand outer egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 125,270 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 116,157 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 116,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 107,502 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 8 Jul 2019 101,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,899 miles

aux belt not running in line

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,241 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 67,230 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

front brake discs heavily worn.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,230 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

front brake discs heavily worn.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,134 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 58,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,965 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undertrays fitted to the under side of vehicle.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 47,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

undertrays fitted to the under side of vehicle.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,758 miles

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 30,780 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 THZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

HK08 THZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is HK08 THZ safe to buy?

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