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PE08 KPZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,872 mi
Last recorded158,872 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 KPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 158,872 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 152,210 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 151,733 miles

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

o/s side repeater damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2022 151,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s side repeater damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2021 151,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 149,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes ,no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose rear

Pass 15 Jul 2019 148,671 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2019 148,671 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2018 137,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 135,579 miles

front brake discs are lipped

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and wearing on outer edge and perishing on outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and outer edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in outer tread and has splits on inner wall

Pass 8 Jul 2016 134,363 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner treads

Fail 8 Jul 2016 134,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing on inner treads

Pass 15 Jul 2015 132,407 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 129,322 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 121,074 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 98,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,788 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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PE08 KPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PE08 KPZ, 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 PE08 KPZ registered?

PE08 KPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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