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MA08 ELX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,201 mi
Last recorded190,201 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 ELX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 190,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 183,048 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 183,048 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 177,013 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 171,321 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 165,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 145,310 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 125,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both outer front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both outer rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,731 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,397 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 115,396 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,029 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 90,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

front brake pads slightly low

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

tyre size 205 55 16 91 V

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,302 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside windscreen wiperblade worn

tyre size: 205/55R16 91V

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,890 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

tyre size 205 55 16 91 V

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,806 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 ELX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA08 ELX, 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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MA08 ELX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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