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A20 EHN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,077 mi
Last recorded125,077 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 EHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,077 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,132 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,114 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 110,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 100,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Fail 14 Jun 2018 100,442 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,745 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2016 75,731 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,085 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,952 miles

Front brake discs rusted on inner surface

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,683 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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A20 EHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A20 EHN, 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 A20 EHN registered?

A20 EHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is A20 EHN safe to buy?

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