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EJ08 ZYH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

198,850 mi
Last recorded198,850 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 ZYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 198,850 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 190,256 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 181,712 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 169,873 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 158,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 130,365 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,703 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,586 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 51,009 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 ZYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

EJ08 ZYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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