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RF08 XTC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,902 mi
Last recorded126,902 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 XTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 126,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 120,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear BUMPER INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 114,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 107,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 96,659 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,754 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 86,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,858 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2020 80,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,915 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 73,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,950 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2018 68,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,188 miles

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

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

discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,078 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 54,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 45,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2015 45,433 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid resevoir low

front pads getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2013 32,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge and sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre starting to perish tread area

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,330 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,002 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 XTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

RF08 XTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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