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M900 RCL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,781 mi
Last recorded58,781 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM900 RCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 58,781 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 58,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 53,528 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 45,978 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 31,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 31,829 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 31,829 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 31,170 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 30,647 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 29,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 26,491 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 24,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 21,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 19,342 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 16,788 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 16,788 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 14,228 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHING AND CRACKING

O/S/F TYRE PERISHING AND CRACKING

Pass 26 Feb 2011 10,990 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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M900 RCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M900 RCL, 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 M900 RCL registered?

M900 RCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M900 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M900 RCL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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