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PE08 OFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,263 mi
Last recorded88,263 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 OFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,263 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 82,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under shields fitted at the time of test.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,845 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 71,845 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,175 miles

UNDER SHEILDS FITTED.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 62,142 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

UNDER SHEILDS FITTED.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,248 miles

under shields fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 46,163 miles

under sheilds fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 22,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,062 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 OFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OFJ, 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 OFJ registered?

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

Is PE08 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 OFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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