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R888 AFS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

220,454 mi
Last recorded220,454 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 AFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 220,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 220,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 216,090 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 215,122 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 213,361 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 209,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 202,133 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 201,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 178,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 174,311 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 170,170 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 166,904 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 146,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 146,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 111,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,943 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 97,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R888 AFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R888 AFS, 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 R888 AFS registered?

R888 AFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is R888 AFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 AFS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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