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EF08 UGX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,375 mi
Last recorded164,375 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 164,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 164,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 155,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 141,311 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 141,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2017 135,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 129,284 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 115,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,836 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 59,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,798 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 40,792 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EF08 UGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF08 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

EF08 UGX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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