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EX08 OWD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,393 mi
Last recorded99,393 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 OWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 99,393 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2026 99,393 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted properly (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. front and rear (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diagonal arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 93,252 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 88,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 80,581 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 75,057 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 75,057 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,957 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 60,712 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 54,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,233 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,666 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,213 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,908 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,902 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 20,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 OWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

EX08 OWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is EX08 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 OWD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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