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HN08 AXT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,986 mi
Last recorded158,986 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 AXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 158,986 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 158,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 148,217 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 136,464 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 136,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 124,371 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 124,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 122,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 119,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,617 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,744 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 96,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,298 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 70,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,751 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres balding on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,931 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,335 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 19,937 miles

Both front Tyres have small cracks & Small splits within the treaded area. These don't appear to be down to the ply or cords.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 19,937 miles

Both front Tyres have small cracks & Small splits within the treaded area. These don't appear to be down to the ply or cords.

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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HN08 AXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 HN08 AXT, 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 HN08 AXT registered?

HN08 AXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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