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EJ08 DDL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

197,883 mi
Last recorded197,883 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 DDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 197,883 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 188,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge cut in tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge cut in tread and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 176,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 May 2023 170,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Front Suspension Arm Bush Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 163,420 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers & shield fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 154,786 miles

Covers & Shields Fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 154,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Has Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers & Shields Fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 146,505 miles

covers & shields fitted

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 130,422 miles

covers & shields fitted

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 119,359 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 119,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded by inner sill (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking by inner sill to offside rear in multiple place (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,963 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 86,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,991 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 74,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,979 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,513 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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EJ08 DDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ08 DDL, 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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EJ08 DDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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