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B4 PEW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,381 mi
Last recorded132,381 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 PEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 132,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 126,783 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 120,327 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 120,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bar (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,783 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 104,718 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 97,637 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 92,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 84,905 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f brake hose pipes corroded

n/s/f +o/s/f lower front arm bushes split

Pass 25 Nov 2017 79,185 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 79,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,500 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 30 Nov 2016 73,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,875 miles

nearside rear tyre inside side wall collapsed

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Fail 1 Dec 2015 68,875 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre inside side wall collapsed

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,481 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 57,309 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,758 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)

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

could not check nearside front adult seatbelt properly due to childseat fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,393 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,919 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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B4 PEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B4 PEW, 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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B4 PEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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