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R700 RRB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,534 mi
Last recorded44,534 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 RRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 44,534 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear door not unlocking or locking with central locking , works manually

Pass 30 Apr 2025 43,666 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 42,364 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 41,282 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 41,282 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 40,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 38,606 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 37,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 37,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 34,187 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 33,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,913 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,866 miles

o/s/r tyre perished,no cords exposed.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,665 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,124 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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R700 RRB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 R700 RRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R700 RRB registered?

R700 RRB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is R700 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 RRB 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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