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REZ 8974

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,000 mi
Last recorded219,000 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREZ 8974
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 219,000 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 219,000 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 209,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 209,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm mountain (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm mountain (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 197,817 miles

condition of front anti roll bar link arm dust covers

play offside front wheel bearing

wear both rear tyres BORDERLINE

wear rear brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2021 178,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 178,030 miles

Brake performance not tested due to risk caused by failed O/S/F lower ball joint becoming detached (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment ball joint failed (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 154,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 137,099 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))

Pass 26 May 2018 128,733 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 128,733 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 117,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 107,855 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 104,274 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 95,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2013 86,328 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 May 2012 70,774 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)

Pass 31 May 2011 52,216 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 May 2011 51,835 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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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REZ 8974 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 REZ 8974, 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 REZ 8974 registered?

REZ 8974 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is REZ 8974 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REZ 8974 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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