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B7 PES

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,996 mi
Last recorded92,996 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 PES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,996 miles

Central Stop lamp has LEDs out

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/R Lamp is damaged

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 92,940 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp has LEDs out

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/R Lamp is damaged

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 86,636 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,047 miles

parking brake fluctuating ,but not excessively

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 75,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,096 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 69,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,387 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 64,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 53,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,892 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,631 miles

offside mirror poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2015 42,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced not fitted corectly (1.7.5a)

offside mirror poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,267 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 35,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,003 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 25,700 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,837 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges close too limit

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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B7 PES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 B7 PES, 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 B7 PES registered?

B7 PES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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The MOT history for B7 PES shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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