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RFZ 474

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,567 mi
Last recorded161,567 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 474
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 161,567 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 155,971 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 155,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint(marked in yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 144,244 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 144,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 205,743 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))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 205,743 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 22 Jul 2022 111,751 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 109,009 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 109,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,855 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 105,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 101,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 101,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has inner and outer edges worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,260 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smeary

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,666 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 88,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 81,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,141 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,910 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,063 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 33,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RFZ 474 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RFZ 474, 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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RFZ 474 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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