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R88 HRS

2023 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,163 mi
Last recorded77,163 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 HRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 77,163 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2026 32,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,094 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 71,743 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple minor chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 67,950 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 63,349 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 63,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both tyres wearing on edge

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen fully

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 55,730 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 55,730 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,718 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,612 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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R88 HRS is a 2023 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R88 HRS, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R88 HRS registered?

R88 HRS is a 2023 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2023.

Is R88 HRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 HRS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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