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HV08 ZXM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,151 mi
Last recorded112,151 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ZXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 112,151 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2026 112,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 106,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 106,286 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + devoid on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + devoid on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre + worn on edges ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various arms on the rear of the vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 95,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 95,853 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 91,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 91,333 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))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,391 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 86,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 82,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 82,435 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,984 miles

o/s/f & both rear metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,639 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,103 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,408 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,439 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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HV08 ZXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc 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 HV08 ZXM, 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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HV08 ZXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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