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RA08 OSW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,849 mi
Last recorded177,849 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 OSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 177,849 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2023 170,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 152,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. 225/40/18. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2021 141,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2020 135,640 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 135,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 131,151 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 131,149 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 125,670 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2018 125,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Offside Front Tyre has light outer sidewall damage.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,243 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 106,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2015 92,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r level link seizing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,535 miles

Drivebelt slightly contaminated from oil leak. Attention soon.

Minor cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall, no cords showing.

Minor cut to o/s/f inner tyre wall, no cords showing.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, 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)

Winter tyres still fitted to n/s/f o/s/f & o/s/r.

n/s/f tyre has been run soft, side walls slightly damaged. Attention soon.

n/s/r level link seizing.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,523 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 66,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,770 miles

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

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

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 OSW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

RA08 OSW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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