MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,315 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance osf (1.1.A.3d)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance osr upper inner (1.1.A.3d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts scored (3.5.1i)
engine cover and undertrays
front wipers streaks
osf tyre chunk outer wall
osr tyre nail and low air pressure
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (3.7.B.3)
removed device cradle windscreen swept area
Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf and osf wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release osr (clip in component) (5.2.5a)
Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance osf (1.1.A.3d)
Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance osr upper inner (1.1.A.3d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts scored (3.5.1i)
engine cover and undertrays
front wipers streaks
osf tyre chunk outer wall
osr tyre nail and low air pressure
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively rears (3.7.B.3)
removed device cradle windscreen swept area
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre cut in side wall no cords
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre cut in side wall no cords
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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RK08 YWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?
RK08 YWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.
Is RK08 YWZ safe to buy?
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