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PE08 OFH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,805 mi
Last recorded29,805 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 OFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2013 29,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f scrubbing on both edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,356 miles

engine oil level just above minimum

front brake discs show signs of wear on faces

nearside front main beam headlamp beam intensity poor

offside front inner brake pad appears to be getting low

offside rear lower inner tail lamp not working

Fail 5 Mar 2011 42,274 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine oil level just above minimum

front brake discs show signs of wear on faces

nearside front main beam headlamp beam intensity poor

offside front inner brake pad appears to be getting low

offside rear lower inner tail lamp not working

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 OFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFH, 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

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What year was PE08 OFH registered?

PE08 OFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PE08 OFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 OFH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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