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RF08 AJO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,676 mi
Last recorded59,676 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 AJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 59,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 58,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 56,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside left mirror casing damaged but secure

Pass 13 Jul 2023 53,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective judder and smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 51,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The inner edge is worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on extream edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 49,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 41,684 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,355 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

N/s parking brake effort is slightly low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 30,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 28,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,664 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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RF08 AJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF08 AJO, 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 RF08 AJO registered?

RF08 AJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is RF08 AJO safe to buy?

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