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MK08 EHG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,778 mi
Last recorded79,778 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 EHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 79,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,862 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 72,836 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 66,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 61,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,637 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears close to 2mm markers (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,540 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 50,540 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,253 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,059 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 19,632 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 EHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK08 EHG, 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

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What year was MK08 EHG registered?

MK08 EHG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is MK08 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 EHG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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