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DY08 RNX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,018 mi
Last recorded42,018 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 RNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 42,018 miles

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

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 15 May 2025 33,797 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 33,328 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 32,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 31,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 30,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 30,244 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 28,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,964 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,958 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 27,958 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,602 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,994 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,327 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 21,705 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,158 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 17,158 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

covers under engine under body and on sills

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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DY08 RNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY08 RNX, 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 DY08 RNX registered?

DY08 RNX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is DY08 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 RNX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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