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R10 RFE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,020 mi
Last recorded134,020 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 RFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 134,020 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 134,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 122,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,184 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,915 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,927 miles

front tyres low

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,181 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,320 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 RFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

R10 RFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for R10 RFE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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