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EU08 ZWS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,948 mi
Last recorded121,948 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 ZWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 121,948 miles

Exhaust clamp defective

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 121,948 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust clamp defective

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 109,994 miles

Exhaust clamp defective

Fail 12 Nov 2024 109,922 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust clamp defective

Pass 4 Nov 2023 100,987 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 100,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,743 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 56,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation on lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 56,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation on lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 53,301 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 53,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,592 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 45,592 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 41,622 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 41,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 38,944 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,929 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,047 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 35,047 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,937 miles

Both front tyres have age related cracks forming

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2014 14,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 13,845 miles

n/s rear tyre split on side wall

o/s front tyre split on side wall

o/s rear tyre split on side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,408 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,680 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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EU08 ZWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU08 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

EU08 ZWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is EU08 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 ZWS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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