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RIL 2600

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,989 mi
Last recorded193,989 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 2600
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 193,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2024 189,699 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 May 2024 189,692 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2023 185,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 179,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2021 170,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

complete under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2020 166,176 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 162,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn to wear bars

Pass 19 Mar 2018 159,229 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 153,123 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 148,203 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 143,677 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 138,982 miles

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2012 133,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 133,949 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 100,209 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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RIL 2600 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RIL 2600, 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 RIL 2600 registered?

RIL 2600 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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