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RHZ 1485

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,621 mi
Last recorded128,621 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHZ 1485
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 128,621 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre has splits on tread area various and signs of wear from contact with the strut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 128,617 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyre split and worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre has splits on tread area various and signs of wear from contact with the strut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 120,653 miles

corrosion under car various

n/s of windscreen stone chipped and cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2023 120,651 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OF REAR SUB FRAME VARIOUS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion under car various

n/s bottom of windscreen stone chipped and cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2022 115,758 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 115,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,334 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 106,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 99,784 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 95,279 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 93,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 86,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,893 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,469 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 63,469 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,198 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,509 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,630 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,634 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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RHZ 1485 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHZ 1485, 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 RHZ 1485 registered?

RHZ 1485 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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