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RO08 NEU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,811 mi
Last recorded49,811 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 NEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 49,811 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Adjacent to rear trailing arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2026 49,811 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Adjacent to rear trailing arm mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing for a full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2025 49,164 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 48,121 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 47,479 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 45,599 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 41,519 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,659 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 39,648 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,844 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,610 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 33,161 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,736 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 25,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,838 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)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 26 Feb 2011 12,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 NEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NEU, 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 NEU registered?

RO08 NEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is RO08 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 NEU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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