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EJ58 EWG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,220 mi
Last recorded142,220 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 EWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 142,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre becoming poor on edges

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 142,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre becoming poor on edges

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 118,249 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 118,249 miles

o/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,535 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2014 96,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,668 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,304 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 EWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EWG, 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 EJ58 EWG registered?

EJ58 EWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is EJ58 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ58 EWG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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