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EY08 RXW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,189 mi
Last recorded70,189 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 RXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 70,189 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 70,189 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 57,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread peeling and worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link ball joint cover slightly leaking grease

Offside Rear no. plate light has camera stuck on it

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 46,473 miles

reverse camera fitted covering offside number plate lamp

Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,093 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))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 38,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 28 Feb 2018 33,045 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 29,321 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,778 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 20,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 16,813 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2012 12,035 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 7,310 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 7,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 RXW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel 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 EY08 RXW, 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 EY08 RXW?

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What year was EY08 RXW registered?

EY08 RXW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is EY08 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 RXW 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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