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C8 CDW

2011 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,233 mi
Last recorded117,233 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class80,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 CDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 117,233 miles

Front Exhaust clamp corroded/coming apart but secure at present

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,789 miles

Auxiliary drive belt worn

Front Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 114,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Auxiliary drive belt worn

Front Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 112,398 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust pipe clamp perishing

Pass 28 Dec 2022 108,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 108,068 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 101,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 60,621 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and cuts to outer sidewall ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges and cuts to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,207 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,674 miles

All road tyres cracked/perished.

Nearside rear brake disc surface corrosion.

Offside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre cracking,wearing on edges.

Offside front tyre cracking wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Windscreen stone chipped.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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C8 CDW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 80,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 CDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C8 CDW registered?

C8 CDW is a 2011 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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