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P8 SUE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,280 mi
Last recorded64,280 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 SUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 64,280 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 61,453 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 61,437 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides both bushes (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 58,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 55,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,781 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Offside rear tyres wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 49,431 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,458 miles

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

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 11 Sep 2017 46,237 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,391 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,512 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,472 miles

front tyres scrubbed

wipers smearing

Fail 18 Sep 2013 39,472 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front tyres scrubbed

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,948 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 30,095 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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P8 SUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P8 SUE, 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 P8 SUE registered?

P8 SUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is P8 SUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 SUE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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