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LD08 HZX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 HZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 81,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 75,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,377 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 67,561 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 67,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,594 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 65,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 64,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,040 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 61,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,763 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,144 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 47,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,332 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,917 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 30,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,002 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,404 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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LD08 HZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LD08 HZX, 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 LD08 HZX registered?

LD08 HZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LD08 HZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 HZX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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