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MK08 EHE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,833 mi
Last recorded85,833 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,833 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 85,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ....ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe holed corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit and smooth on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limit. worn on outer edge smooth

Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,164 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened as marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 78,129 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened as marked in yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 77,891 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 77,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,787 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 75,370 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 73,141 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,720 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 70,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,613 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 57,204 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 57,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,787 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 41,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 38,125 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,382 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,041 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 19,817 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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MK08 EHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MK08 EHE, 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 MK08 EHE registered?

MK08 EHE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MK08 EHE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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