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RE58 RVC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,279 mi
Last recorded140,279 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 RVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 140,279 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 140,279 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 120,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 115,163 miles

vehicle underside covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 111,998 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 87,843 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 87,310 miles

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

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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RE58 RVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE58 RVC, 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 RE58 RVC registered?

RE58 RVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is RE58 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 RVC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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