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RK08 YYA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,175 mi
Last recorded79,175 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,175 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 65,217 miles

both rear inner sills by rear subframe mounts corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2024 65,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear inner sills by rear subframe mounts corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 62,643 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed through perished cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed through perished cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,215 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 59,215 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 53,722 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 53,721 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 45,854 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 45,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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 23 Mar 2016 42,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Tyre bald outer edge/starting to crack between treads

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

engine oil needs topping up

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,907 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 15,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 YYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK08 YYA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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