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RK08 YWD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,204 mi
Last recorded183,204 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 183,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 166,772 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 150,388 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 125,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 116,283 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,860 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,851 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 86,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,774 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehcile covers

Fail 18 Mar 2011 56,774 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehcile covers

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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RK08 YWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK08 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

RK08 YWD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RK08 YWD safe to buy?

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