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HK08 ZMV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,494 mi
Last recorded179,494 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 ZMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 179,494 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2024 164,443 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal anti-slip rubber cover worn smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Minor stone chip damage to windscreen central lower area

Pass 8 Aug 2023 154,023 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal anti-slip rubber cover worn smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroding on rear sections. Note: these pipes are difficult to inspect as they are above the left hand floor plastic under tray.Would recommend removal of tray to fully inspect condition (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Minor stone chip damage to windscreen central lower area

Pass 8 Aug 2022 139,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 128,057 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 128,057 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 116,251 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads approx.75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 105,545 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2019 105,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 93,227 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,015 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,096 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,455 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 51,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 51,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,672 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 35,242 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,827 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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 ZMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

HK08 ZMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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The MOT history for HK08 ZMV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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