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EX08 OVW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,996 mi
Last recorded140,996 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 OVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 140,996 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 140,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,417 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 100,916 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,969 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,434 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 77,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2013 60,713 miles

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 54,486 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,341 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,249 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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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EX08 OVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EX08 OVW, 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 EX08 OVW registered?

EX08 OVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 OVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX08 OVW have outstanding finance?

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