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EO08 UXU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,094 mi
Last recorded146,094 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 UXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 146,094 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 140,133 miles

Rear rear subframe to diff counter wieght bushes worn

Fail 7 Feb 2025 140,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear subframe to diff counter wieght bushes worn

Pass 8 Feb 2024 123,649 miles

advise under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2024 123,646 miles

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2023 116,706 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2020 106,535 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 106,527 miles

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

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 104,208 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,119 miles

Advise under panels fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 92,246 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 88,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,684 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,314 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 160,252 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 160,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 136,058 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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EO08 UXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UXU, 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 EO08 UXU registered?

EO08 UXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EO08 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 UXU shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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