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RT03 BOB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,047 mi
Last recorded86,047 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT03 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,047 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 81,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside have wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,209 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing outer edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,298 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,408 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,429 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 64,427 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,395 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,429 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 51,912 miles

emissions to clean too test

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,282 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,014 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 30,651 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,265 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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RT03 BOB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RT03 BOB, 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 RT03 BOB registered?

RT03 BOB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is RT03 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RT03 BOB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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