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RA57 WUV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,471 mi
Last recorded85,471 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 WUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear near fuel tank.. (1.1.11 (c)) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear outer brake pipes rusty at flexi ends.. (1.1.11 (c)) (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 85,393 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear near fuel tank.. (1.1.11 (c)) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear outer brake pipes rusty at flexi ends.. (1.1.11 (c)) (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear near fuel tank.. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear outer brake pipes rusty at flexi ends.. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 80,929 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 80,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 2nd control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

unable to fully test rear seat belts seats stowed away

Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,188 miles

Nearside Front windscreen slight damage

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 75,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front windscreen slight damage

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service indicator showing that the vehicle is due a service

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle inc brake/fuel lines

Pass 10 Jan 2018 61,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of brake/fuel lines

Pass 10 Jan 2017 52,469 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 47,311 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,554 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 37,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,484 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,992 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,504 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)

tread cracked front tyres

undertrays fitted

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 WUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RA57 WUV, 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 RA57 WUV registered?

RA57 WUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is RA57 WUV safe to buy?

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