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RE08 XXK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,849 mi
Last recorded96,849 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 96,849 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 96,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,723 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped and corrodet (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nsf lower rear arm ball joint slighty play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf lower rear arm ball joint slighty play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,667 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,924 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 54,924 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 52,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,970 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads worn on outer edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 50,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads worn on outer edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,874 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 17 Sep 2013 47,874 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,635 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,104 miles

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,805 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 XXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

RE08 XXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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