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A8 RSM

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,627 mi
Last recorded51,627 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 51,627 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2026 51,627 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 46,731 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 42,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,629 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 35,353 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,765 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,387 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 25,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 22,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily worn inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre heavily worn inner edge.

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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A8 RSM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 A8 RSM, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 RSM registered?

A8 RSM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is A8 RSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 RSM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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