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EA08 HTU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,569 mi
Last recorded165,569 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 HTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 165,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken, but light output not effected

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

engine management light on.

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2019 165,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front fog lamp broken, but light output not effected

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

engine management light on.

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2019 165,140 miles

Nearside Front (Fog lamp is broken but doesn't effect the light).

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 165,140 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (OS/F Upper also) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Multiple Tear on outer wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front (Fog lamp is broken but doesn't effect the light).

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 154,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 141,207 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,595 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 118,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 90,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 89,168 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 87,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 83,937 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,689 miles

both front tyres have curb damage to sidewalls

front brake disks worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,051 miles

cut to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

cuts to both front tyre outer sidewalls

front brake discs worn

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 HTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

EA08 HTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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