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EO08 LUB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

168,192 mi
Last recorded168,192 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 LUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 168,192 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 168,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 155,689 miles

n/s side repeator light output reduced

Fail 8 Jan 2025 155,689 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

n/s side repeator light output reduced

Pass 19 Jan 2024 142,366 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 142,361 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2022 132,672 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 132,672 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 121,391 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 121,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure headlamp damaged (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp also cracked (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,088 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 114,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 108,686 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 108,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,314 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 104,314 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,157 miles

hand brake cable, bracket broken

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 96,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs liped

front brake pads low

hand brake cable, bracket broken

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,607 miles

front sidelights dim

rear brake pipes corroding

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 87,140 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 87,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 83,276 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,663 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edge outside of 3/4 measurment area

offside rear handbrake cable retaining bracked insecure not effecting security of cable itself

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,093 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,952 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,952 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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EO08 LUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 EO08 LUB, 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 EO08 LUB registered?

EO08 LUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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