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MF08 PFU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,536 mi
Last recorded187,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 PFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 187,536 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Bumper not fully secure

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and on 2,0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 187,346 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front headlight dim

under guard hanging off

Fail 8 Jun 2026 186,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn on inner edges and on 2,0 mm and a lump on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Bumper not fully secure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge and on 2,8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 170,811 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 148,458 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 144,450 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 136,784 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 136,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,241 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 111,226 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 111,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 99,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 92,868 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 92,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,269 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,171 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,871 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 71,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,761 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,507 miles

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

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

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

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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MF08 PFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF08 PFU, 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 MF08 PFU registered?

MF08 PFU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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