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DY08 RPV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,310 mi
Last recorded121,310 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 RPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,310 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 121,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,823 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play spongy pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 111,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play spongy pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,361 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))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 99,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 82,297 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

wipers poor (smeery)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 64,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 40,082 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,073 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,730 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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DY08 RPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

DY08 RPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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