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RO08 AVF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,999 mi
Last recorded122,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 AVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 122,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2026 122,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2025 108,178 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,894 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 90,893 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt jammed buckle not tested (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,573 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,078 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 78,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2020 78,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,054 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 68,783 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,188 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,030 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

engine management lamp on

rear tyre treads low

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,411 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,649 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,031 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 24,018 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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RO08 AVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RO08 AVF, 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 RO08 AVF registered?

RO08 AVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for RO08 AVF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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