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EG08 FVE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,274 mi
Last recorded66,274 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG08 FVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 56,048 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken. Advise attention.

Offside Front Upper macpherson strut attachment missaligned

Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,225 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened At rear lower arm suspension arm mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 41,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,493 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 24,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has slight perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2016 21,301 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily perished on sidewall

o/s/f tyre slightly perished on sidewall 225/45/17w xl

slight play both front wheelbearings

unable to see full condition of rear pads

Pass 29 Dec 2015 18,814 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 18,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

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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EG08 FVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG08 FVE, 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 EG08 FVE registered?

EG08 FVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is EG08 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG08 FVE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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