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EV55 DAR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,475 mi
Last recorded172,475 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV55 DAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 172,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 172,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 154,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,090 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2021 138,306 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2019 127,873 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 117,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 108,276 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 82,141 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

unable to check front to rear brake pipes car fitted with under trays

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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EV55 DAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EV55 DAR, 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 EV55 DAR registered?

EV55 DAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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