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CX08 EZJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,731 mi
Last recorded102,731 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 EZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,731 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 102,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,496 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 85,492 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,348 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 54,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked sidewall

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 54,344 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracked sidewall

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,333 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 31,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 46,569 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,831 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,074 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT DISCS - INNER CONTACT AREA WORN

Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,560 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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CX08 EZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CX08 EZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX08 EZJ registered?

CX08 EZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is CX08 EZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 EZJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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