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DU08 EBM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,240 mi
Last recorded135,240 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 EBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 135,240 miles

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

play in steering

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2024 118,894 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in sealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 118,888 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,727 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted ....

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,451 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,988 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,876 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,158 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 51,495 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 51,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 39,417 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,392 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 37,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 37,527 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,905 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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DU08 EBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU08 EBM, 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 DU08 EBM registered?

DU08 EBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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