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EX08 OXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,581 mi
Last recorded101,581 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 OXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 101,581 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 101,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 100,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 6 Mar 2024 97,069 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 93,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,210 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 87,631 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,896 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,044 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,081 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,610 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,978 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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EX08 OXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX08 OXA?

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What year was EX08 OXA registered?

EX08 OXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is EX08 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 OXA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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