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AV08 RTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,862 mi
Last recorded167,862 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 RTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 167,862 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 150,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 13,624 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side wall

Oil leak ()

both rear hand brake cable mountins off

Fail 25 Jul 2017 13,624 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side wall

Oil leak ()

both rear hand brake cable mountins off

Pass 3 Aug 2016 121,857 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 121,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 113,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,150 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,835 miles

Nearside rear shock sbsorber dust cover missing

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,830 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 RTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RTZ, 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 AV08 RTZ registered?

AV08 RTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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