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R10 CHT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,411 mi
Last recorded138,411 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 CHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 138,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 135,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 135,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 131,541 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 131,540 miles

Central Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 127,999 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 122,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 122,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 119,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 117,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 113,051 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

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))

Noise from engine

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,048 miles

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

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

Poly V belt perished/cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2018 107,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Poly V belt perished/cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2017 99,204 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 99,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,313 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,313 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,799 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,370 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,974 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,205 miles

front discs worn inner edge

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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R10 CHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R10 CHT, 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 R10 CHT registered?

R10 CHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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