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A14 RPS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,957 mi
Last recorded78,957 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 78,957 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 78,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2025 67,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 62,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 55,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 50,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,082 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 41,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 37,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,009 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 29,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,775 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,941 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,569 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 18,620 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 14,334 miles

off side front tyre has a cut in it but no chords exposed

Fail 28 Sep 2011 14,328 miles

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

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)

off side front tyre has a cut in it but no chords exposed

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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A14 RPS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol 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 A14 RPS, 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 A14 RPS registered?

A14 RPS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is A14 RPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 RPS 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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