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RF08 FLK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,325 mi
Last recorded163,325 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 163,325 miles

Brake Pad Wear Light On

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 162,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake Pad Wear Light On

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/s and O/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 144,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (2) two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Torsion Bars Front Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 143,944 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded From ferrule to central chassis Rear Inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded From ferrule to central chassis Rear Inner (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bulb failure on dash fore License Plate both lights ( Both Lights Working)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both(2) two Fronts wearing very heavy on edges Inner / Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (2) two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Torsion Bars Front Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 126,693 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ferrule to central chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ferrule to central chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central pipes rear towards front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 126,693 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip / cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ferrule to central chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and mount corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ferrule to central chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central pipes rear towards front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 120,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 115,400 miles

Full under trays fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 115,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Unable to click belt in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror housing damaged

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

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

Under shields fitted

Fail 30 May 2022 115,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged casing damaged

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Undersheilds restrict inspection

Pass 25 May 2021 107,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside mirror housing slightly damaged

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 100,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 100,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 89,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2018 84,065 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 79,863 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 74,270 miles

wiper smear screen

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,214 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 54,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,607 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2011 37,528 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 FLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF08 FLK, 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 FLK registered?

RF08 FLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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