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R10 DOR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,260 mi
Last recorded148,260 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 DOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 148,260 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 137,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 133,607 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 119,780 miles

Front Both sides linkage arm (dust cover deteriorated

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 119,780 miles

Front Both sides linkage arm (dust cover deteriorated

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 106,766 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,736 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 95,697 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,777 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2017 76,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 67,940 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 60,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 52,476 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,722 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2012 42,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 32,488 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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R10 DOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R10 DOR, 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 DOR registered?

R10 DOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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