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AV08 RNU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,754 mi
Last recorded60,754 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 RNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 60,754 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 60,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 58,553 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 58,553 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed valve leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 56,699 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 52,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 50,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 47,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads also wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated, Not yet rendered ineffective.

Fail 25 Nov 2020 47,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91V. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Pads also wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS. Heavily cracked and perished across tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorated, Not yet rendered ineffective.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 36,072 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 32,924 miles

Offside Front drivers floor mat worn and holed in such a way that the heel of a foot could get caught leaving no free movement between throttle and brake pedal

Pass 11 May 2017 29,363 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 26,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 22,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 18,450 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 15,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 12,657 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,428 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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AV08 RNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 AV08 RNU, 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 AV08 RNU registered?

AV08 RNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is AV08 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 RNU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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