MOT Status
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205,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet not latching nearside
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside parking brake performance low
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT, DEVOID OF TREAD AT INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside parking brake performance low
Offside parking brake performance low
Parking brake cable support bracket detached
Rear silencer heat shield poorly fixed
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to limit,devoid of tread at inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front lower (rear of 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF08 YDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YDU, 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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RF08 YDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.
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