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EA08 MMF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,279 mi
Last recorded94,279 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 MMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 87,349 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,996 miles

unable to see rear coil spring clearly

Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,428 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2016 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,379 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 28,379 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,537 miles

o/s/f parking light inop

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 20,661 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,713 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MMF, 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 MMF registered?

EA08 MMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is EA08 MMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 MMF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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