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AB03 RKB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,999 mi
Last recorded50,999 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 RKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2026 50,999 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 46,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 41,924 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 37,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 32,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 30,659 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 30,520 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,188 miles

engine cover fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some items from view

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items from view

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,127 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

wipers smearing the windscreen slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,652 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 20,768 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 16,063 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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AB03 RKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AB03 RKB, 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 AB03 RKB registered?

AB03 RKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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