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RA57 SUX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,837 mi
Last recorded113,837 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 SUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 113,837 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 113,769 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,461 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 87,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,545 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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RA57 SUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA57 SUX, 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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How do I check the history of RA57 SUX?

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What year was RA57 SUX registered?

RA57 SUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is RA57 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 SUX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA57 SUX have outstanding finance?

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