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PE08 SDV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,544 mi
Last recorded131,544 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 131,544 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 131,544 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 126,244 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 126,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 118,782 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 118,782 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 111,208 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 105,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front indicator slight damage

Fail 30 Dec 2020 105,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front indicator slight damage

Pass 23 Jun 2019 91,230 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jun 2019 91,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 83,964 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 81,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working inner (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,559 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 42,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,690 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 SDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

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

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