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RV08 MWM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,509 mi
Last recorded191,509 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 191,509 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 186,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both side (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 186,363 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both side (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 179,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 170,773 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 170,773 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 162,054 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 152,005 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 139,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 132,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 128,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 117,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre has been wearing on the inside edge

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 105,721 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 95,015 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 94,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 83,088 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,825 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 31,495 miles

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

RV08 MWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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