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EK08 NRZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,162 mi
Last recorded114,162 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,162 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 114,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe connected to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe above fuel tank has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,355 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket in front of cat conv broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where brake pipe joins flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2018 93,811 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 84,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,163 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 71,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 29 Nov 2014 68,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2014 68,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,855 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

inner & outer edges of tread worn on o/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2013 55,913 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,913 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,465 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,403 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 35,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK08 NRZ, 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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EK08 NRZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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