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RV08 MXP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,891 mi
Last recorded110,891 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 110,891 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald - advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,112 miles

Nearside Front suspension joints - wear noted

Offside Front tyre - worn inner edge

Rear metal brake pipes - corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,281 miles

Rear tyres - low tread depth - 2mm

Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,340 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 84,014 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 78,896 miles

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

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

Nearside repeater cracked and has water ingress

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

Offside side repeater has water ingress

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 77,608 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 72,136 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,127 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,278 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 33,700 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,025 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 MXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

RV08 MXP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is RV08 MXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 MXP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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