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RX08 RHF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,367 mi
Last recorded70,367 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 RHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 58,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 57,110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,599 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 53,139 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 50,606 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,868 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 42,319 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,368 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,744 miles

Damage to windscreen

Wipers slight smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,302 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,072 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 28,072 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,495 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 22,778 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 22,778 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RX08 RHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RX08 RHF, 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 RX08 RHF registered?

RX08 RHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is RX08 RHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX08 RHF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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