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EJ08 ZXH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,625 mi
Last recorded163,625 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 ZXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 163,625 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 157,196 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 152,698 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 149,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 145,846 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,770 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 140,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,364 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 135,364 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 125,475 miles

Advise cleaning and inspecting rear brake pipes

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2017 119,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 108,265 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 100,188 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 93,244 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,173 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 55,408 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 ZXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

EJ08 ZXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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The MOT history for EJ08 ZXH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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