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HX08 GKO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

252,594 mi
Last recorded252,594 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 GKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 252,594 miles

Nearside park brake passed on limit-oil leak-under trays and sill covers fitted

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 252,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside park brake passed on limit-oil leak-under trays and sill covers fitted

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 226,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 203,250 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 144,364 miles

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

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 144,083 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 122,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,532 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,131 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 89,498 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,736 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,398 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,933 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,916 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 44,916 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,225 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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HX08 GKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HX08 GKO, 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 HX08 GKO registered?

HX08 GKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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