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RJ57 VVR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

160,591 mi
Last recorded160,591 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 VVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 160,591 miles

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

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 10 Feb 2025 149,630 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 135,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 119,042 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 105,704 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 85,605 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 85,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,972 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,455 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,832 miles

under tray on n/s is broken

under trays fitted

wipers smearing screen

o/s mirror indicator full of moisture

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,953 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

rear silencer heat shield rusted away & laying on silencer

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 44,305 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,878 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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RJ57 VVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RJ57 VVR, 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 RJ57 VVR registered?

RJ57 VVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ57 VVR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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