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OO08 RMG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,394 mi
Last recorded125,394 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 RMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 125,394 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 125,394 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 121,361 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 121,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 114,975 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 114,974 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,462 miles

Exhaust flexi damage

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle arms bushes are perishing Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nsr child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 107,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Aux belt misaligned, recommended replacement aux belt

Exhaust flexi damage

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle arms bushes are perishing Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nsr child seat fitted unable to inspect seat belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 101,468 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,269 miles

Engine management light on (Non testable item, vehicle first used 29/05/2008)

Front Brake discs & pads worn

Nearside Front Road wheel has some slight damage

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

Tyres worn

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,811 miles

Automated tailgate not functioning

Front Brake discs & Pads worn

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,937 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 45,461 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 39,504 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 39,236 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 31,895 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 May 2011 26,740 miles

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)

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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OO08 RMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OO08 RMG, 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 OO08 RMG registered?

OO08 RMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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