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EA08 NCV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,275 mi
Last recorded155,275 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 NCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 155,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 155,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 150,525 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 143,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R Sight corrosion at flexi hose coupling (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 143,295 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R Sight corrosion at flexi hose coupling (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 134,336 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 134,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 127,863 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 127,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,185 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 121,185 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 113,159 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F & N/S/F & O/S/R & N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE 17%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover & under trays views

Fail 19 Jul 2017 113,159 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth and split (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F & N/S/F & O/S/R & N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

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

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE 17%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover & under trays views

Pass 18 Jul 2016 102,473 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 102,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,519 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,112 miles

atten o/s handbrake

frt no plate discolour

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,439 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 27,584 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,010 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 18,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

EA08 NCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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