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RV08 GRX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,499 mi
Last recorded151,499 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 151,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake only just passed with 18%

Fail 17 Oct 2025 151,329 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake only just passed with 18%

Fail 2 Oct 2025 151,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2024 143,320 miles

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

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 28 Sep 2024 143,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 23 Sep 2023 136,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 130,753 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights [0] for normal load ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 125,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,089 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 121,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 115,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2018 115,216 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2017 109,870 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 99,537 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 86,242 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 18 May 2015 86,242 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front 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 20 May 2014 75,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 62,737 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 62,641 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 49,915 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 May 2011 40,851 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 40,851 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,302 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 15 Mar 2011 39,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

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 GRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

RV08 GRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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