CarVerify

Free Car Check

3 PPX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,747 mi
Last recorded28,747 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration3 PPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 May 2024 28,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 27,074 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 26,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 25,835 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 24,812 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,799 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,097 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 21,755 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,060 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 19,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,354 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 15,633 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

3 PPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 3 PPX, 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 3 PPX?

You can check the full history of 3 PPX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 3 PPX registered?

3 PPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is 3 PPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 PPX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 3 PPX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 3 PPX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.