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RV08 GVR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,122 mi
Last recorded165,122 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 165,122 miles

Front lower front suspension arms bushes starting to perish

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2025 159,082 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 159,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 150,941 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 145,092 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2022 139,249 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2021 133,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 133,351 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Toe arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Inner Toe arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,505 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 129,505 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 123,464 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,489 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 110,489 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,778 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

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 GVR 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 RV08 GVR, 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 GVR registered?

RV08 GVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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