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EF08 CVB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,361 mi
Last recorded159,361 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 CVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 159,361 miles

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

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

Rear surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 14 Feb 2024 154,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 151,002 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 147,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 135,938 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 135,938 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 121,083 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn smooth to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Braking application, slightly uneven

Offside Front Tyre; worn smooth to edges

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,992 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,344 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 59,336 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,880 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,171 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both front tyres wearing low on edges and have small cuts on outer wall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 40,564 miles

Manufactors Undertrays Fitted

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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EF08 CVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF08 CVB, 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 EF08 CVB registered?

EF08 CVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for EF08 CVB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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