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RY57 JFK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,118 mi
Last recorded98,118 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 JFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,118 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 98,030 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,722 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 96,843 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,431 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,072 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,557 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 95,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 94,786 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 93,486 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 93,486 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Dec 2016 92,558 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,757 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 56,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,827 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,345 miles

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

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

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

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 JFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 RY57 JFK, 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

How do I check the history of RY57 JFK?

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What year was RY57 JFK registered?

RY57 JFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is RY57 JFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 JFK 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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