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EN08 XCW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,063 mi
Last recorded131,063 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 XCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,063 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 131,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,417 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 123,046 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 123,046 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,602 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 120,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 118,360 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 118,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,383 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 109,389 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 98,202 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 98,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 84,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 70,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 58,138 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 49,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 39,833 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 39,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front tyres perished

Pass 23 Apr 2012 30,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,042 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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EN08 XCW 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 71.4%.

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 EN08 XCW, 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 EN08 XCW registered?

EN08 XCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is EN08 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 XCW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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