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RE08 CKC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,025 mi
Last recorded166,025 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 166,025 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 166,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 151,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 150,031 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Glow plug light on / flashes

Pass 16 Oct 2018 142,021 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,031 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside near front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge outside of the measured area .

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 133,031 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside near front flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge outside of the measured area .

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 119,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner aprox 3-3-500miles (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,556 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted not allowing full insecpection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,079 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Offside front tyre wearing edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,530 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wear outer edge.

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,744 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 CKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RE08 CKC, 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 RE08 CKC registered?

RE08 CKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is RE08 CKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 CKC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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