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AB08 EBE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,971 mi
Last recorded116,971 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 EBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 116,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 116,683 miles

various suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

vehicle has engine cover and large under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 10 Mar 2025 116,682 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various suspension arm bushes deteriorated slightly

vehicle has engine covers and large under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,154 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 115,134 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,828 miles

full under body covered

Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,726 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Main wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,317 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 96,317 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,432 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear pad sets worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,917 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corrodded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 70,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corrodded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,164 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,713 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,946 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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AB08 EBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AB08 EBE, 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 AB08 EBE registered?

AB08 EBE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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