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EF08 UHW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

97,552 mi
Last recorded97,552 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 UHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 97,552 miles

Nearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,766 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 78,853 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 78,853 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,126 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,533 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 68,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,420 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 58,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,993 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,444 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 36,966 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 32,066 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,680 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 21,337 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 UHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 UHW, 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 UHW registered?

EF08 UHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is EF08 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 UHW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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