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EA08 MLV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,450 mi
Last recorded70,450 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 70,450 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 65,905 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 60,458 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 56,132 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,609 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,284 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,257 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 44,028 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 40,313 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,825 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 28,607 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 23,506 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 18,813 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,324 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 MLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA08 MLV?

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What year was EA08 MLV registered?

EA08 MLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is EA08 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 MLV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA08 MLV have outstanding finance?

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