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M88 RFK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 RFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 94,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 93,467 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 91,748 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Slight pitting & corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR @ Springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR & OSR @ Spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 91,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSR & OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, Slight pitting & corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR @ Springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR & OSR @ Spring mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 89,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

surface rust on underside

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,139 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 83,698 miles

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

oil leak diff

Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,256 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,623 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,097 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,236 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,218 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,267 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,744 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on outer wall (not through to cords)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,238 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,176 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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M88 RFK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 M88 RFK, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M88 RFK registered?

M88 RFK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2007.

Is M88 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 RFK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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