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E3 PED

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,528 mi
Last recorded67,528 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 PED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 67,528 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 67,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2025 66,668 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,413 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 64,420 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,917 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 62,917 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,402 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 61,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 59,956 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,247 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 58,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower control arm (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,247 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,977 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 43,216 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2015 43,216 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2014 39,685 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 31,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2011 28,962 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,531 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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E3 PED is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E3 PED, 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 E3 PED registered?

E3 PED is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is E3 PED safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 PED shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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