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EC08 MDC

2008 Mercedes-benz R-class

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,857 mi
Last recorded116,857 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class85,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC08 MDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 116,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats not in use / seatbelts not available to test

Pass 26 May 2022 109,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 26 May 2022 109,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 15 May 2021 102,766 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear occasional seats removed at time of test

Offside Front flexi hose insecure

Fail 14 May 2021 102,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear occasional seats removed at time of test

Offside Front flexi hose insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2019 92,295 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inside edges!

Fail 12 Apr 2019 92,295 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Both front tyres are worn on inside edges!

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,138 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 91,138 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,036 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,613 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2014 65,584 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,220 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 54,212 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,443 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,472 miles

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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EC08 MDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 EC08 MDC, 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 EC08 MDC registered?

EC08 MDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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