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R17 ERN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,817 mi
Last recorded125,817 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 ERN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 125,817 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2025 120,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 116,223 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 110,457 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear

General corrosion under car at rear

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,750 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

General corrosion under car

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 104,745 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

General corrosion under car

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 101,689 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,514 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 74,511 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,855 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,661 miles

rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,564 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 14,707 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)

front tyres starting to perish

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Jan 2013 11,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,803 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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R17 ERN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 R17 ERN, 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 R17 ERN registered?

R17 ERN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is R17 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 ERN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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