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RE08 TVU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,954 mi
Last recorded165,954 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 TVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 165,954 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 165,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2022 157,778 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 152,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2020 152,366 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2019 147,779 miles

slight bearing noise offside front

Fail 19 Apr 2019 147,776 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake noise offside rear

front brake discs heavily worn

rear brake discs heavily worn

slight bearing noise offside front

Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,626 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 130,577 miles

both front tyres starting t wear on the edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 106,656 miles

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

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

noise from offside front wheel when rotated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,721 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 83,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,949 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)

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

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 TVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

RE08 TVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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