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PE08 SGO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,139 mi
Last recorded115,139 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 SGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 115,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

raceing seats fitted x2 front

Fail 6 May 2026 115,131 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

raceing seats fitted x2 front

Pass 12 Mar 2025 114,056 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 106,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 91,648 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,201 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 84,201 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 72,651 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 72,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 64,288 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 54,895 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,782 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 22,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 18,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 15,390 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 10,323 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 SGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

PE08 SGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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