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EK08 AYX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,282 mi
Last recorded81,282 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 81,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 77,054 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 7 May 2024 71,324 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2023 65,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2022 63,175 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,184 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage Less Than 10mm In Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage Less Than 40mm Outside Zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,120 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,288 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,922 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,113 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 AYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 AYX, 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

How do I check the history of EK08 AYX?

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What year was EK08 AYX registered?

EK08 AYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is EK08 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 AYX shows 17 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 AYX have outstanding finance?

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