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RK08 YWM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,598 mi
Last recorded121,598 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 121,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 119,668 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,455 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,102 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED.

Pass 5 Jan 2019 107,692 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 99,087 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,311 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted .

Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,593 miles

Offside front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner and outer edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,166 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 4 Oct 2014 71,087 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,167 miles

Both front brake discs slightly lipped

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

o/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,723 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

RK08 YWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is RK08 YWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 YWM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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