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EF08 UJB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,004 mi
Last recorded170,004 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 170,004 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 163,565 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 163,547 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 147,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 231,311 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 231,311 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,111 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 139,111 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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Pass 21 Mar 2018 122,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer rim edge.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 122,790 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer rim edge.

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lower.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,178 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn and in very poor condition

rear brake discs heavily worn

Fail 20 Mar 2017 102,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn and in very poor condition

rear brake discs heavily worn

Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,211 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,198 miles

Front brake discs heavily lipped.

Minor cut in n/s front outer tyre wall.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 66,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs heavily lipped.

Minor cut in n/s front outer tyre wall.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,003 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,623 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,573 miles

Cut in o/s rear tyre tread.

Cuts in n/s front outer tyre wall.

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 UJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 UJB, 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 UJB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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