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RF58 FGD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,099 mi
Last recorded67,099 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 FGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,099 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 66,651 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 66,651 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,252 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,314 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 62,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,303 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 58,323 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 51,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 45,311 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,139 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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RF58 FGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RF58 FGD, 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 RF58 FGD registered?

RF58 FGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is RF58 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF58 FGD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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