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B7 RFH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,943 mi
Last recorded85,943 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 RFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 85,943 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 85,943 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 80,382 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 80,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements show plates fitted front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,043 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

diesel recommended

Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,893 miles

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

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 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 71,245 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front n/s and o/s anti roll bar linkage dust cover perished

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 71,100 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front n/s and o/s anti roll bar linkage dust cover perished

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 62,301 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,080 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,818 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to outer wall but no plys/cords are visible .

Parking brake cover missing .

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,859 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,185 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 22,918 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges, sidewall damage and cracking on tread

nearside rear tyre cracking and cuts on tread

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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B7 RFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B7 RFH, 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 B7 RFH registered?

B7 RFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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The MOT history for B7 RFH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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