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RF08 YDU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,698 mi
Last recorded205,698 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 205,698 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 191,139 miles

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 26 Apr 2024 180,448 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 161,301 miles

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 160,469 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 145,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 140,278 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 139,686 miles

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))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 139,685 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 130,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,687 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 124,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 120,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 117,972 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 113,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 108,328 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 102,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 98,955 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,844 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 76,844 miles

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.

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 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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What year was RF08 YDU registered?

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

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