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A63 RCO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,757 mi
Last recorded100,757 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA63 RCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 100,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2026 100,627 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,974 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced brake light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,763 miles

Front Brake hoses insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2024 92,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake hoses insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 88,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,565 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 78,674 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 78,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,606 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 235/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 61,638 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,860 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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A63 RCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A63 RCO, 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 A63 RCO registered?

A63 RCO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is A63 RCO safe to buy?

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