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RF08 YFR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,390 mi
Last recorded133,390 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 133,390 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 133,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Side repeater lense broken and not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Light unit broken and incorrect colour to rear . (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 129,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 124,632 miles

Bonnet stays getting weak

Front discs inner edge lipped and corroded

OSF tyre wearing on edges and breaking up

Fail 11 Sep 2024 124,632 miles

Bonnet stays getting weak

Front discs inner edge lipped and corroded

OSF tyre wearing on edges and breaking up

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 119,299 miles

Both front drop link boots deteriorated

Front discs heavily corroded inner lip , outer edge

Rear anti roll bar corroded on NSR

Fail 3 Aug 2023 119,299 miles

Both front drop link boots deteriorated

Front discs heavily corroded inner lip , outer edge

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded on NSR

Pass 23 Jun 2022 115,346 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,649 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 111,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 110,071 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 109,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 108,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 101,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,192 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 87,192 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 80,317 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,938 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,728 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,230 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 41,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

RF08 YFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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