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P500 PAX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,069 mi
Last recorded176,069 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 PAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 176,069 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 176,069 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 174,180 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 165,559 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 152,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 139,781 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 128,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 121,338 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 114,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 114,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired insecure (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 106,785 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 8 Dec 2015 106,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,911 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 93,204 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,865 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,921 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,423 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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P500 PAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P500 PAX, 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 P500 PAX registered?

P500 PAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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