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RF08 FNR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,663 mi
Last recorded179,663 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 FNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 179,663 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 179,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 171,595 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 167,169 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 167,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 160,227 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 146,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brakepipes at flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 127,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 105,720 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,455 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 97,455 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,891 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 90,891 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 61,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,039 miles

front tyres low on edges

nsf alloy slightly bent

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 FNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FNR, 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 FNR registered?

RF08 FNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is RF08 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 FNR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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