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RV08 GRF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,945 mi
Last recorded116,945 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 116,945 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,504 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 101,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 101,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,494 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 79,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 74,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 62,651 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise: having brake pipe checked in 6 months (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise: having brake pipe checked in 6 months (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake performance just met min requirements 16% (R.B.Test)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 62,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise: having brake pipe checked in 6 months (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise: having brake pipe checked in 6 months (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake performance just met min requirements 16% (R.B.Test)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,235 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

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

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 43,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 35,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 35,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,882 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread and sidewalls cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking between tread

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,715 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,242 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 GRF 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 82.4%.

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 GRF, 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 RV08 GRF registered?

RV08 GRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is RV08 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 GRF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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