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R70 PAP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,423 mi
Last recorded82,423 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 PAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2026 82,423 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 79,783 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 77,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,121 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,389 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,153 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,958 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,647 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 40,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 36,448 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,726 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,331 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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R70 PAP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 R70 PAP, 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 R70 PAP registered?

R70 PAP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is R70 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 PAP shows 17 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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