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EK58 EBD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,401 mi
Last recorded72,401 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 EBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 72,401 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 69,772 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2023 67,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 65,800 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,537 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 11 Dec 2021 63,536 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 24 Dec 2020 61,368 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 24 Dec 2020 61,368 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2019 59,385 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 14 Dec 2019 59,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Dec 2018 56,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

SPLITS AND WEAR ON OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.SMALL SPLITS ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER TREADS GETTING LOW.NEARSIDE REAR MIDDLE TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW.REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 56,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

SPLITS AND WEAR ON OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.SMALL SPLITS ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER TREADS GETTING LOW.NEARSIDE REAR MIDDLE TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW.REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 52,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut but no cords showing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 44,650 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,846 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,710 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,816 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 26,746 miles

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

Slight cracking of outer edges of both front tyres.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 18,783 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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EK58 EBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK58 EBD, 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 EK58 EBD registered?

EK58 EBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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The MOT history for EK58 EBD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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