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ROE 50Y

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,275 mi
Last recorded147,275 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROE 50Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 147,275 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 147,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 137,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 130,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,233 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 117,052 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 117,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 112,972 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 100,035 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,668 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 85,142 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 85,133 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,710 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,537 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Fail 11 Mar 2016 82,537 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,295 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,442 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,441 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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ROE 50Y is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ROE 50Y, 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 ROE 50Y registered?

ROE 50Y is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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