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PE08 SGU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,749 mi
Last recorded120,749 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,749 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 120,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 119,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 116,357 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 108,460 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,253 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 104,253 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,153 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,870 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,855 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,266 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2016 72,773 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,622 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 62,212 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,476 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,911 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 46,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,375 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 SGU 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 81%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

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

Is PE08 SGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 SGU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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