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EJ08 ZXF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,099 mi
Last recorded106,099 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 ZXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 106,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 101,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 94,076 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 87,138 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 87,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 78,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,259 miles

Front and rear suspension bushes are starting to split and deteriorate

Nearside front brake pipe is covered in grease

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Fail 18 Jan 2021 72,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose and started to leak (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted also fouling on the dirt guard (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

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

Rear suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Vehicle underneath corroded in places

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,485 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 64,485 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 56,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner position lamp inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 56,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage bar broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside front inner position lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 50,505 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,445 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,047 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,761 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 26,456 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 18,018 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,341 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,151 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 ZXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXF, 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 EJ08 ZXF registered?

EJ08 ZXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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