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RE08 XXB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,094 mi
Last recorded164,094 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 164,094 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 161,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 156,606 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 150,481 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 150,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 142,614 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 142,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has multiple cuts on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 135,658 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen chip

Pass 10 Mar 2020 130,926 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 124,036 miles

Nearside Front slight play hub

Offside Front slight play hub

Pass 20 Mar 2018 115,771 miles

Nearside Front slight play hub

Offside Front slight play hub

Pass 24 Mar 2017 105,348 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre slightly out off shape

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 105,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,015 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.

Nearside Front fog light cracked.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor damage to n/s/f no sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light cracked.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,507 miles

Both rear level sensor links seizing

Minor damage to n/s/f bumper. No sharp edges.

n/s sill cover damaged

n/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,507 miles

Both rear level sensor links seizing

Minor damage to n/s/f bumper. No sharp edges.

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

n/s sill cover damaged

n/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2013 61,926 miles

Both Rear Tyres Near Legal Limit.

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

N/S/R Sill Cover Damaged Towards Rear.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F Arch liner Adrift

Small Chunks Missing N/S/F Tyre Outer Wall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,926 miles

Both Rear Tyres Near Legal Limit.

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

N/S/R Sill Cover Damaged Towards Rear.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Arch liner Adrift

Small Chunks Missing N/S/F Tyre Outer Wall

Pass 3 May 2012 53,332 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,655 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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RE08 XXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 RE08 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

RE08 XXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RE08 XXB 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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