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AV08 RSU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,943 mi
Last recorded99,943 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 99,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 99,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 95,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,110 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 85,725 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 85,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 71,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 68,903 miles

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

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 15 Aug 2019 66,660 miles

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,158 miles

THE CUT IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS NOT TO THE CORDS

THE OSF BRAKE PIPE IS GREASED UP

Pass 14 Aug 2017 61,541 miles

CUT IN THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS NOT TO THE CORDS

THE OSF BRAKE PIPE LOOKS TO BE RUSTY BUT CAN NOT BE FULLY SEEN DUE TO BEING GREASED UP.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 55,936 miles

THE OSF BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTY AND HAS BEEN GREASED UP AND CAN NOT BE FULLY CHECKED

Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,448 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,257 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 46,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 40,189 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 40,189 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 RSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

AV08 RSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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