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EK08 AYW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,899 mi
Last recorded9,899 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,961 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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EK08 AYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK08 AYW, 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 EK08 AYW registered?

EK08 AYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is EK08 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 AYW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK08 AYW have outstanding finance?

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