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EF08 UHC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,402 mi
Last recorded168,402 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 168,402 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 168,399 miles

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))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 159,464 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 (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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 152,021 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 150,825 miles

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

Pass 25 Dec 2021 146,368 miles

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Fail 25 Dec 2021 146,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 142,934 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 142,792 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 138,123 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 138,121 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 133,745 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 129,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,283 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Mar 2016 127,283 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 124,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 117,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 106,205 miles

vehicle has covers which dont allow full inspection, rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,862 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 76,385 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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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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What year was EF08 UHC registered?

EF08 UHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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