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R444 SRH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,279 mi
Last recorded174,279 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 SRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 174,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides but not out of legal limit (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under trays fitted (engine, central and rear) so obscuring some underbody components to be checked accordingly

Under trays fitted (engine, central and rear) so obscuring some underneath components to be checked accordingly

Pass 21 Jul 2017 169,209 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2017 169,208 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 153,574 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 137,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2014 127,164 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 127,163 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 117,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2013 117,856 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 101,939 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,490 miles

front nearside tyre wearing on edges

front offside tyre wearing inside edge

rear nearside tyre approaching wear bars

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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R444 SRH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R444 SRH, 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 R444 SRH registered?

R444 SRH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is R444 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 SRH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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