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K500 PES

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 PES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 116,350 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 116,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,664 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 100,240 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 92,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush becoming soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

run flat warning indicator on

Pass 12 Jul 2021 76,735 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 76,735 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear sub frame corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,177 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 19 Jun 2020 67,177 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under body covers (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 12 Jul 2019 65,942 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,612 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 60,609 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 59,307 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded at flexi hose joints

n/s/r tyre worn close to limits and uneven

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,436 miles

both front metal brake pipes very corroded at time of test

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven and low on inner tread

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven and low on inner tread

o/s/f lower suspension ball joint has play to limit at time of test

o/s/f to rear metal brake pipe corroded at the rear section

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,497 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,088 miles

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode at flexi hose joint

front pads worn

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 7 Nov 2013 42,131 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 37,456 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,755 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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K500 PES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K500 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K500 PES registered?

K500 PES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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