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EJ08 DBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,897 mi
Last recorded98,897 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,897 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 87,185 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 87,185 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,376 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 61,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,622 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 36,954 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 35,513 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 32,704 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 29,157 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2017 26,321 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 22,551 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 17,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 14,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 11,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 8,718 miles

manufactors undertrays fitted

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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EJ08 DBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 EJ08 DBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ08 DBO registered?

EJ08 DBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is EJ08 DBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 DBO 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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