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RY57 JFF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,256 mi
Last recorded181,256 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 JFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 181,256 miles

Nearside Front Beam image slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 177,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just over 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 162,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front arm of rear subframe joining the subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front arm of rear subframe joining the subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 162,939 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front arm of rear subframe joining the subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front arm of rear subframe joining the subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 149,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 149,914 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 133,702 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,581 miles

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

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 All (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2019 119,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 All (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 102,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,483 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 89,483 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,190 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,190 miles

Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 69,891 miles

Both front lower arm torque arm bushes perished/worn,inner

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 69,891 miles

Both front lower arm torque arm bushes perished/worn,inner

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,542 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,774 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

Both rear springs slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,559 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,543 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,768 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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RY57 JFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY57 JFF, 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 RY57 JFF registered?

RY57 JFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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