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EA08 MLU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,052 mi
Last recorded194,052 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 194,052 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 172,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 149,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 149,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,279 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn smooth on inner and outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 111,682 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer tread edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer tread edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 97,192 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 May 2018 97,152 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 May 2016 73,145 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,037 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,986 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,169 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,551 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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EA08 MLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EA08 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

EA08 MLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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