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RB08 DPB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,945 mi
Last recorded162,945 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB08 DPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 162,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 146,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 118,249 miles

glow plug light on dash

Fail 4 Mar 2021 118,247 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

glow plug light on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2020 108,332 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2019 96,982 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,741 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,329 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 71,013 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,853 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 44,792 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,604 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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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RB08 DPB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RB08 DPB, 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 RB08 DPB registered?

RB08 DPB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RB08 DPB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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