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RF08 FPD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,585 mi
Last recorded99,585 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 99,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, pads OK (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 98,611 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 97,539 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,006 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,562 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 92,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,251 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 89,251 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 87,354 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,878 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 77,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,873 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,949 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 53,949 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,051 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 42,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,303 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,335 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 32,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

RF08 FPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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