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RF08 FNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,219 mi
Last recorded129,219 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 129,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 123,179 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 106,569 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 106,569 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 103,013 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 94,307 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 89,296 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 89,296 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 47,051 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,668 miles

front brake discs worn but not seriously weakend

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 FNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FNZ, 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 FNZ registered?

RF08 FNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is RF08 FNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 FNZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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