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RY08 UKR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,863 mi
Last recorded54,863 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 UKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 54,863 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 40,446 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 40,430 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 37,794 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 37,393 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 34,461 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 34,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 32,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 29,490 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,152 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on its edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,166 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 22,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,830 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 17,236 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 14,674 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,334 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 12,334 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 10,316 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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RY08 UKR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY08 UKR, 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 RY08 UKR registered?

RY08 UKR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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The MOT history for RY08 UKR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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