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EA08 NBY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,290 mi
Last recorded182,290 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 182,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 182,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 178,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 170,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded various (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2022 170,763 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded various (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 157,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2021 157,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 155,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 155,895 miles

Side repeater missing offside and nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 143,548 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 143,530 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 134,351 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,566 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,436 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2015 86,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 69,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,815 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 42,866 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 42,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 May 2011 33,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 33,464 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 NBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

EA08 NBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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