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RA08 FKO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,315 mi
Last recorded115,315 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 FKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 115,306 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 115,286 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 115,284 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 84,702 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,099 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 77,099 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre feathered

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,650 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 69,646 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,331 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light corrosion on brake discs

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,596 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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RA08 FKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RA08 FKO, 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 RA08 FKO registered?

RA08 FKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 2008.

Is RA08 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 FKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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