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EA08 HSZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,283 mi
Last recorded134,283 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 HSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 134,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 111,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 93,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,796 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 80,608 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 75,394 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,069 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 58,742 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 56,360 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 56,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,101 miles

unable to check offside rear adult seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2012 43,101 miles

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

unable to check offside rear adult seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,816 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge outside measurable area

Fail 23 Mar 2011 24,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge outside measurable area

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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EA08 HSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA08 HSZ, 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 EA08 HSZ registered?

EA08 HSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is EA08 HSZ safe to buy?

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