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RE08 CHH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,719 mi
Last recorded196,719 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 CHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 196,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 196,717 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 180,543 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 172,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside front - cracking/perishing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 170,473 miles

Exhaust Flexible Section Deteriorated

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside To Flexible Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip To Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 164,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 164,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 160,427 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 151,197 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 141,330 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 131,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,061 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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 119,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 106,315 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,409 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 80,409 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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RE08 CHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RE08 CHH, 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 RE08 CHH registered?

RE08 CHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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