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RA57 XZO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,066 mi
Last recorded202,066 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 202,066 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 202,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2015 171,318 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 171,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 157,595 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 130,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 119,142 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,218 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,146 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre on limits on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2011 67,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre on limits on inner edge

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 XZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 RA57 XZO, 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 XZO registered?

RA57 XZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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