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EJ58 EWB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,857 mi
Last recorded77,857 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 EWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,846 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 72,164 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,411 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 68,944 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,976 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 66,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 64,901 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 62,258 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 62,258 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear axle brake pipe corroded to excess (pitted). (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Drivers side brake pipe to flexi hose corroded and (pitted). (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2016 60,051 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,853 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,627 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 37,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,667 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,790 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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EJ58 EWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ58 EWB, 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 EJ58 EWB registered?

EJ58 EWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2008.

Is EJ58 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ58 EWB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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