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P3 FLO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,271 mi
Last recorded105,271 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 FLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 105,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 105,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 91,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,519 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 82,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,927 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,470 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 63,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,086 miles

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,657 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,878 miles

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

Service warning light on.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 54,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 31,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,323 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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P3 FLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P3 FLO, 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 P3 FLO registered?

P3 FLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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