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RV08 MVO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,992 mi
Last recorded120,992 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 MVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2023 120,992 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 102,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner sidelight bulb not illuminating (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner stop lamp bulb not illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower gaiter allowing grease to weep (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bushes on both sides are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,326 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 76,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 67,212 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 59,707 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,469 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 37,216 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 22,384 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,970 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 14,348 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,344 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 MVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO registered?

RV08 MVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is RV08 MVO safe to buy?

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