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RC54 CLS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,767 mi
Last recorded96,767 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC54 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 96,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,322 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 95,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,087 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,182 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 88,182 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,117 miles

Nearside Front near side front tyre starting to get low

Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 83,744 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 81,356 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 81,356 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 75,922 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,898 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 63,898 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,835 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,207 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades smear

Fail 24 Jul 2013 50,933 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

wiper blades smear

Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,123 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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RC54 CLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RC54 CLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RC54 CLS registered?

RC54 CLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is RC54 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC54 CLS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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