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EU08 XEZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,242 mi
Last recorded166,242 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 XEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 166,242 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 166,242 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 158,795 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 154,134 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 148,895 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 142,294 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 138,830 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 138,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 136,080 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 124,826 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 112,425 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 99,482 miles

Advise tracking

Both rear and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 99,482 miles

Advise tracking

Both rear and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

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 26 Jan 2016 78,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,050 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,098 miles

Both Front disc has lipped

Both rear brake pads are wearing thin

Front wipers are smearing

Nearside front tyre is wearing thin also has inner and outer wear and tyre slightly perished

Strong advise** - Front brake pads are wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

offside front tyre is wearing thin also has inner and outer wear and tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre is wearing thin

Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,881 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 28,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 27,470 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 19 May 2011 27,468 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

advise both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

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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EU08 XEZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU08 XEZ, 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 EU08 XEZ registered?

EU08 XEZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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