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PAM 542H

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,606 mi
Last recorded89,606 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAM 542H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 89,606 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 89,606 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 85,144 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 85,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 80,825 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axel,both nearside and offside to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,318 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge, ADVISE REPLACING and vehicle tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2023 77,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and loose (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge, ADVISE REPLACING and vehicle tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2021 72,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,240 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2019 68,877 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,532 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 57,202 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 46,630 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 39,667 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,817 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,468 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,129 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,707 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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PAM 542H is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PAM 542H, 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 PAM 542H registered?

PAM 542H is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is PAM 542H safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAM 542H shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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