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RA08 OFH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,587 mi
Last recorded84,587 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 OFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,274 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 58,115 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,017 miles

Anti slip rubber on brake pedal slight wear.

Both rear tyres have small deep cuts in tread.

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 36,100 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,676 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 OFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RA08 OFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA08 OFH registered?

RA08 OFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is RA08 OFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 OFH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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