MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear 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))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Under the vehicle covered by tray
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Rear brake discs wearing thin.
Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
Nearside Rear level link seizing.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes across/above rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear level link seizing.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.
Nearside Rear level link seizing.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it goes across/above rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear level link seizing.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on in dash
front brake discs scored
near side front fog lamp cracked and not working
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on in dash
front brake discs scored
near side front fog lamp cracked and not working
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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RK08 HMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 RK08 HMV, 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 RK08 HMV registered?
RK08 HMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.
Is RK08 HMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for RK08 HMV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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