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EA08 NDC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,262 mi
Last recorded102,262 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 NDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 102,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2015 87,829 miles

both front discs are lipped,

both rear discs are lipped,

n/s/r parking brake reading is lower than o/s/r brakes.

Fail 3 May 2015 87,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front discs are lipped,

both rear discs are lipped,

n/s/r parking brake reading is lower than o/s/r brakes.

Pass 6 May 2014 74,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear parking brake reading lower than offside rear

Pass 7 May 2013 61,831 miles

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

both front tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls, not reaching cords

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r parking brake reading lower than o/s/r

Fail 7 May 2013 61,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls, not reaching cords

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r parking brake reading lower than o/s/r

Pass 10 May 2012 52,585 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover split

nearside rear parking brake reading lower than offside

Pass 16 May 2011 35,855 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 35,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 NDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NDC, 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 NDC registered?

EA08 NDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is EA08 NDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 NDC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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