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RV08 HRD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 HRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 99,700 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,835 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 91,321 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 90,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 89,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 139,288 miles

Nearside Rear Fine cracking to tyre walls.

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

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

Offside Rear Fine cracking to tyre walls.

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; limiting tester's view of some components.

Pass 17 Feb 2018 134,857 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Fail 17 Feb 2018 124,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,304 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's: obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 72,824 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring view of sill condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring some components.

Fail 13 Feb 2016 72,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring view of sill condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Feb 2015 65,961 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 58,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 58,631 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 30,354 miles

Near-side rear tyre tread depth on legal minimum limit of 1.6mm.

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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 HRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

RV08 HRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RV08 HRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 HRD 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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