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R321 CDR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

220,105 mi
Last recorded220,105 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 CDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 220,105 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 220,103 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 196,773 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 196,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 173,640 miles

Heavy suspension knock on road test. Nothing found during test.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 173,638 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 x 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both, now adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Heavy suspension knock on road test. Nothing found during test.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 152,415 miles

Front brake readings fluctuating

Significant play nearside front suspension lower front arm bush

Fail 23 Jun 2018 152,415 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Fog lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/70 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake readings fluctuating

Significant play nearside front suspension lower front arm bush

Pass 25 May 2017 139,800 miles

Nearside Front parking light broken

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,326 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 95,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,256 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 61,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,099 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall but no cords exposed.

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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R321 CDR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R321 CDR, 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 R321 CDR registered?

R321 CDR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is R321 CDR safe to buy?

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