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RO05 TAM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,542 mi
Last recorded143,542 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 TAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 143,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2026 143,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 138,964 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 135,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 120,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 111,689 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 111,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,322 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 103,701 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 93,680 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 67,264 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 32,125 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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RO05 TAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RO05 TAM, 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 RO05 TAM registered?

RO05 TAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is RO05 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO05 TAM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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