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RO08 OOG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,083 mi
Last recorded138,083 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 OOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 138,083 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 138,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 138,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2024 135,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 130,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 127,054 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 127,026 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 122,083 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 122,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 119,660 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 110,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 91,540 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 91,540 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 11 Oct 2016 69,274 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jan 2015 48,251 miles

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Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,192 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,182 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 OOG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OOG, 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 OOG registered?

RO08 OOG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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