MOT Status
ValidMileage
164,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Front slight play hub
Offside Front slight play hub
Nearside Front slight play hub
Offside Front slight play hub
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)
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)
Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
Front wiper blades wearing, attention soon.
Nearside Front fog light cracked.
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.
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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RE08 XXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2008.
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