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RF08 FMJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,054 mi
Last recorded102,054 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 FMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 102,054 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,597 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,865 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall slightly damaged/cut

Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,181 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r handbrake only just met required braking effort of 16%

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage/cut not deep enough to reach cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 79,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear and o/s/r handbrake only just met required braking effort of 16%

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage/cut not deep enough to reach cords

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre small cut to tyre wall

slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing monitor

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,466 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,547 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 28,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,304 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 FMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FMJ, 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 FMJ registered?

RF08 FMJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is RF08 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 FMJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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