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EY08 RXH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

127,041 mi
Last recorded127,041 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 RXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 127,041 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 o/s/r & n/s/r

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear poor condition. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 123,313 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips on n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outter brake light not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower outter side bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower inner side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both o/s and n/s

Fail 1 Jul 2025 123,313 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension height sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips on n/s of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outter brake light not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower outter side bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower inner side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both o/s and n/s

Pass 4 Jul 2024 117,586 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 112,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes above diff corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear x 2

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 105,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,222 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres poor condition & worn on edged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff & n/s/r by flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,957 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 91,446 miles

2 front side lamps not working

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,806 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,663 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 42,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,768 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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EY08 RXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EY08 RXH, 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 EY08 RXH registered?

EY08 RXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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