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RK08 YYB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,596 mi
Last recorded72,596 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 72,596 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 72,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 95Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edges 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edges 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 69,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 66,089 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 62,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 57,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 52,781 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 May 2020 48,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partially corroded and slightly ribbed on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak onto nearside catalytic convertor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 44,546 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction centre (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,434 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyres perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2017 38,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,414 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,437 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,310 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,766 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 YYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

RK08 YYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RK08 YYB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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