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RV57 AEC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,187 mi
Last recorded102,187 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 102,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 97,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,974 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 93,111 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 93,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 89,706 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,645 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 81,666 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,889 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 73,157 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 61,284 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 50,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 43,140 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,434 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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RV57 AEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RV57 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV57 AEC registered?

RV57 AEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is RV57 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 AEC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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