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PE08 OKA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,984 mi
Last recorded157,984 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 157,984 miles

Rear coil spring corroded and rear axle got rust

Pass 27 Jul 2024 148,495 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 148,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 138,935 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 138,876 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH TYRE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2022 129,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 122,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 117,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 113,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 110,416 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 101,292 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 101,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre face (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,958 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 82,860 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,977 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 75,977 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,135 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 66,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,878 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,917 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2012 23,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,027 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 OKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OKA, 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 OKA registered?

PE08 OKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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