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HK08 ZLX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,641 mi
Last recorded122,641 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 ZLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 122,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 118,583 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 118,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **badly worn on outer edge.** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 111,440 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 111,434 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 100,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle/ differential housing torsion/support bar both bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,346 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 56,933 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,883 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 45,305 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,323 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 44,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,012 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 43,004 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe that comes down behind wheel arch and along by fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe that goes into hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe that goes up into N/S/R wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,941 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water ingress offside door mirror lamp

Fail 16 Jun 2015 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

water ingress offside door mirror lamp

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,711 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,822 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 28,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,399 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 ZLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

HK08 ZLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is HK08 ZLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 ZLX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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