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EN08 GYH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,608 mi
Last recorded121,608 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 GYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 121,608 miles

headlamp switch slightly faulty

n/s headlamp slightly dim

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint that nut is on bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear short lower tie bar bushes starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 121,601 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint that nut is on top of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint that nut is on bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear short lower tie bar bushes starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp switch slightly faulty

n/s headlamp slightly dim

Pass 15 May 2025 116,976 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower front tie bar arm bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

parking brake slightly poor n/s

parking brake travel

Pass 7 May 2024 111,891 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s lower cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 103,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine cover, undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,455 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,931 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 71,931 miles

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,018 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,703 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,849 miles

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

both rear tyres nearing their tread limit

Pass 20 Jun 2013 39,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,513 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,364 miles

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

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

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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EN08 GYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN08 GYH, 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

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What year was EN08 GYH registered?

EN08 GYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EN08 GYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 GYH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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