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F5 RWS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,741 mi
Last recorded85,741 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 RWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 85,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,963 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 68,272 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 59,165 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/zr17 close. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,261 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 54,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 52,308 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,894 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,657 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,378 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 38,977 miles

Offside Front 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 7 Sep 2013 33,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 28,238 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 19,965 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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F5 RWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 F5 RWS, 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 F5 RWS registered?

F5 RWS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is F5 RWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 RWS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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