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B2 RTU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,636 mi
Last recorded170,636 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 RTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 170,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 151,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 136,234 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 119,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 100,406 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm-3mm across tread 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 100,400 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst brakepipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (inside plastic arch) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (pipe burst) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (across axle) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm-3mm across tread 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 88,515 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 78,545 miles

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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))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,958 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 69,957 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,288 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,005 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,890 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 39,326 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre cracked on outter edges

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,997 miles

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

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

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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B2 RTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 B2 RTU, 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 B2 RTU registered?

B2 RTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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