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P19 TMF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,621 mi
Last recorded125,621 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 TMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 125,621 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive VERY SLIGHT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 123,925 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 123,908 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 121,087 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 111,159 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,140 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 98,231 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 93,023 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 86,870 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 May 2016 78,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,987 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Apr 2015 67,987 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,876 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 48,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,089 miles

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

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

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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P19 TMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P19 TMF, 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 P19 TMF registered?

P19 TMF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is P19 TMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 TMF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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