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RK08 YXA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,322 mi
Last recorded107,322 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 107,322 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2014 107,322 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,559 miles

Offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,447 miles

n/s/front tyre cut to near cord advise

both front mirror repeaters covers partly broken

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 60,447 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front mirror repeaters covers partly broken

n/s/front tyre cut to near cord advise

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,928 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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RK08 YXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

RK08 YXA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is RK08 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 YXA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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