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KL08 HHZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,372 mi
Last recorded110,372 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 HHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 110,372 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 102,636 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 102,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 95,590 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 87,938 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 87,938 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 80,601 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 70,823 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 70,822 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 70,791 miles

cover and shields fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 5 Sep 2019 69,373 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 63,002 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 59,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 54,260 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 54,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 41,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,330 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,331 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,417 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 24,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,342 miles

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

some testable items not checked due to under vehicle covers fitted

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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KL08 HHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KL08 HHZ, 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 KL08 HHZ registered?

KL08 HHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is KL08 HHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 HHZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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