MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
park brake performance only met
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front 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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
offside front steering rack inner joint has play
front reg plate,osr tail light 1of 4 inop,ns headlight cloudy-taped,exhaust centre clamp splitting,suspension-back plates-running gear rusting,front-rear suspension noisy
front suspension arms play,brake pipes rusting-greased-covered,front brake discs scored-pitting,front tyres uneven tread wear-nsf tread low,osf balljoint dry noise
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union damp (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front reg plate poor,service overdue-999d,osr inner stop light inop,ns headlight cloudy-cracked,nsr brake pipe rusting-covered by trims,nsf tyre cut-front tyres uneven tread wear
osf suspension-steering joint noisy,suspension rattle-running gear rusting-covered in sealer,nsf brake pipe rusting
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
front reg plate,engine oil low,service overdue -810d alert,nsf brake pipe rusty,nsr brake pipe along floor rusting-greased,front suspension arm bushes play
Brake pipe excessively corroded rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting issue?investigate (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low both aims will need resetting (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nearside headlamp deteriorating,spare tyre flat,smokey on fast idle but clears
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration investigate turbo boost loss (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator deteriorated-broken lining!1-replace discs if necessary (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
passenger headlamp deteriorating,turbo power pressure loss-investigate
n/s/r tyre close to limit
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
vehicle has covers which dont allow full inspection, rear tyres close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF08 UHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 UHC, 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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EF08 UHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2008.
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