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E4 RKK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,976 mi
Last recorded71,976 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 RKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 71,976 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,601 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 60,846 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 59,626 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 59,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 56,697 miles

windscreen cracked not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tyre not leaking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,503 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,804 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,074 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes corroded - location is at the front lower part of NSR wheel arch . (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 50,074 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Adjust both front lights = too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes corroded - location is at the front lower part of NSR wheel arch . (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,063 miles

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

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

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

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

all four tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,359 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2015 42,276 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox has slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,941 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 31,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 26,053 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,852 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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E4 RKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 E4 RKK, 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 E4 RKK registered?

E4 RKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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