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MA08 EKX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,191 mi
Last recorded80,191 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 EKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 80,191 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 74,542 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 74,542 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,055 miles

All four(4) tyre(S) cracking

Exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2022 68,055 miles

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

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

All four(4) tyre(S) cracking

Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 65,990 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,973 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 63,973 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 62,326 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 50,264 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre getting worn low on outer edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 50,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm of two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre getting worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre getting worn low on outer edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,106 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,417 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 46,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fullunder frayes fitted front to rear

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,446 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 May 2013 40,913 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 40,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2012 38,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,077 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,100 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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MA08 EKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MA08 EKX, 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 MA08 EKX registered?

MA08 EKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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