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RV08 GOH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

229,710 mi
Last recorded229,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 GOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 229,710 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 229,710 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 221,663 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 212,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 206,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of the pipe between the rear wheels is slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 195,593 miles

front brake pads and discs getting low

Fail 19 Aug 2019 195,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads and discs getting low

handbrake performance low

rear tyres low

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 18 Aug 2018 178,584 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 162,691 miles

handbrake performance low

Pass 15 Aug 2016 149,314 miles

front brake pads wearing

front tyres edges wearing

handbrake readings low

rear tyres wearing

Pass 18 Aug 2015 133,581 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 131,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke detected.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 121,140 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 109,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 96,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,739 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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RV08 GOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RV08 GOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 GOH registered?

RV08 GOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is RV08 GOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 GOH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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