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EY08 VGA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,269 mi
Last recorded146,269 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 146,269 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 May 2018 136,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Propshaft doughnut split(rear)

Fail 8 May 2018 136,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Propshaft doughnut split(rear)

Pass 16 May 2017 125,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and-inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 125,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit and-inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 112,722 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 99,822 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,961 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,826 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)

nearside and offside front tyres tread worn low on the outer edge

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 VGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

EY08 VGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EY08 VGA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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