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222 RM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

15,112 mi
Last recorded15,112 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration222 RM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 15,112 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2024 13,765 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 13,765 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALL tyres cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 12,322 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 11,090 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 9,825 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 9,203 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 8,585 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 7,805 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 7,174 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 6,778 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 6,778 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 6,610 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 6,373 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 5,964 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 5,501 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 4,706 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 3,934 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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222 RM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 222 RM, 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 222 RM registered?

222 RM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is 222 RM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 222 RM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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