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EJ08 ZYL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,310 mi
Last recorded159,310 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 ZYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 159,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 139,006 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 139,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 134,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 113,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 105,874 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 91,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,264 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 75,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,202 miles

N/S/F TYRE NAIL IN TYRE

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)

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 ZYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

EJ08 ZYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EJ08 ZYL safe to buy?

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