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R20 VRM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,685 mi
Last recorded79,685 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 VRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 79,685 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 76,125 miles

some perishing to nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2024 70,704 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 66,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,482 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,609 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,108 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (1.6-2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,639 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,821 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,172 miles

Nail in nearside front 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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R20 VRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R20 VRM, 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 R20 VRM registered?

R20 VRM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is R20 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 VRM shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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