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EA58 ECD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,117 mi
Last recorded179,117 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 179,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 178,839 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Catch loose/broken (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side Mirror repeater obscured by tape holding mirror together (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Mostly covered by tape holding mirror together (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached HAS become detached at lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 162,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALMOST ON LIMIT REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 162,517 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALMOST ON LIMIT REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 146,221 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on edges replace soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 146,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on edges replace soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 145,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on limit - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge - replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on limit - replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 128,715 miles

Moderate exhaust blow from manifold area - advise replacement soon

Fail 11 Oct 2019 128,405 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Very dim (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Center brake light - majority of LED's not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Moderate exhaust blow from manifold area - advise replacement soon

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 113,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Head light dim compared to offside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wiper blade starting to split

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,159 miles

Nearside front headlight fading.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm at front. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front headlight fading.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,356 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,412 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2013 41,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 32,815 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 32,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,420 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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EA58 ECD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EA58 ECD, 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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EA58 ECD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2008.

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