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H18 PCH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,779 mi
Last recorded93,779 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 PCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 93,779 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,363 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 92,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 81,473 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,026 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,151 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,303 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,297 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 53,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,290 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 37,290 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,563 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 34,563 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 30,836 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,553 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,954 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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H18 PCH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 H18 PCH, 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 H18 PCH registered?

H18 PCH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is H18 PCH safe to buy?

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