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E2 CTY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,934 mi
Last recorded128,934 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 CTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 128,934 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 108,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,539 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 86,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,759 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 62,205 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,240 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,573 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 58,570 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 54,752 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,869 miles

Mudguard insecure OS under shield insecure ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,824 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 43,907 miles

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

nois from o.s.r brake

o.s.r light lenes damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,840 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,156 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,336 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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E2 CTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 E2 CTY, 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 E2 CTY registered?

E2 CTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is E2 CTY safe to buy?

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