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FN08 RZO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,210 mi
Last recorded113,210 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 RZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 113,210 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 102,131 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,384 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,397 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 85,397 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,529 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 75,529 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 65,484 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 65,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre but just below 25mm length

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,443 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 34,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has damage but not down to the cords

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has damage but not down to the cords

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall has damage but not down to the cords

Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has damage but not down to the cords

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has damage but not down to the cords

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall has damage but not down to the cords

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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FN08 RZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FN08 RZO, 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 FN08 RZO registered?

FN08 RZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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