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EA08 YUU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,898 mi
Last recorded76,898 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 76,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISORY!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 67,970 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 58,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 46,101 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/split on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 30,720 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Aug 2022 30,720 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both [adjusted] (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2021 23,817 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 23,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,733 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle to centre section Exhaust hanger corroded, but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 23,733 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Middle to centre section Exhaust hanger corroded, but still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 23,503 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 23,428 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 May 2017 22,822 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 21,869 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,919 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 17,481 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 17,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 15,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 12,748 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,748 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 YUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUU, 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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EA08 YUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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