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PAL 123S

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,570 mi
Last recorded72,570 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAL 123S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 72,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 70,741 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,980 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 67,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,761 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,676 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 64,673 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Lower arm mount fractured (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2019 60,406 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 57,876 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 55,195 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 50,342 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 45,745 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)

Fail 13 May 2015 45,705 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 41,084 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 35,004 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,335 miles

small cut on nearside front tyre inner sidewall....

Pass 4 May 2011 21,377 miles

Nearside 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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PAL 123S is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 PAL 123S, 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

How do I check the history of PAL 123S?

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What year was PAL 123S registered?

PAL 123S is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is PAL 123S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAL 123S 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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