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PE08 OFP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,626 mi
Last recorded63,626 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 OFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 63,626 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 63,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 61,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 60,307 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 58,825 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,290 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 55,360 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 55,360 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,384 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,254 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,802 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 41,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,915 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,134 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 OFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFP, 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 PE08 OFP?

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What year was PE08 OFP registered?

PE08 OFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is PE08 OFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 OFP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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