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F23 RSP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

81,817 mi
Last recorded81,817 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF23 RSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,817 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 134,465 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 80,449 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 125,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,676 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 115,680 miles

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

unnderside plastic guarded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 66,646 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 106,643 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 54,975 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 91,197 miles

emission test wont register

Fail 24 Jun 2021 91,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

emission test wont register

Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2021 89,621 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,120 miles

Fuel cap sealing device poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 51,120 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,189 miles

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))

osf and nsf tyres worn on edges and inside walls damaged slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2019 47,497 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 65,245 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 29 Jan 2019 65,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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 18 Sep 2018 41,838 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2017 51,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 36,176 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 46,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 33,693 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,615 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,987 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,599 miles

small cut to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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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F23 RSP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 F23 RSP, 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 F23 RSP registered?

F23 RSP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is F23 RSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F23 RSP shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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