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G13 RVY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,950 mi
Last recorded121,950 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 RVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 121,950 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 121,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower stabiliser ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower stabiliser ball joint , (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 117,043 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 117,038 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Offside and nearside exhaust heat shields

Pass 9 Aug 2024 110,828 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 110,668 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 106,193 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 106,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,659 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 100,659 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2021 94,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre width (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre width (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 85,087 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 79,033 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 72,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2018 72,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,185 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 63,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe to rear, across floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,779 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,453 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,525 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,481 miles

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

front windscreen cracked nearside lower corner

Pass 15 May 2012 35,277 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 35,275 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 24,822 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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G13 RVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G13 RVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G13 RVY registered?

G13 RVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is G13 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 RVY shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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