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R66 CDT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,357 mi
Last recorded79,357 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 CDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 79,357 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 79,357 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 72,784 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 65,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 54,472 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,408 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 54,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,067 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 47,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,908 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,768 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,696 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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R66 CDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R66 CDT, 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 R66 CDT registered?

R66 CDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is R66 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R66 CDT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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