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R888 TUS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,900 mi
Last recorded142,900 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 TUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 May 2024 142,900 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 131,099 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 122,456 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 112,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 105,500 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,728 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,735 miles

front pads low/discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,428 miles

osf headlamp dimmer

osr tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,324 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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R888 TUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 TUS, 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 17 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 TUS registered?

R888 TUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is R888 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 TUS shows 9 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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