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R7 OKA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,956 mi
Last recorded123,956 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 OKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 123,956 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2019 123,956 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 113,086 miles

under trays

Pass 3 May 2017 94,800 miles

engine management warning light illuminated

tyre pressure warning displayed on dash

Fail 13 Mar 2017 94,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Damage to offside side repeater lens

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,972 miles

engine cover/undertray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 77,969 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)

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,865 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 55,794 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 47,907 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,753 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 27,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,645 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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R7 OKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R7 OKA, 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 R7 OKA registered?

R7 OKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is R7 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 OKA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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