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CF08 EGY

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,150 mi
Last recorded155,150 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 EGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 155,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,923 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 133,672 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 133,453 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 132,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 132,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 128,425 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2017 120,339 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 112,800 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,434 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 100,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,768 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,653 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,104 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 61,104 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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CF08 EGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,603 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF08 EGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CF08 EGY registered?

CF08 EGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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