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PE08 TCV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

290,887 mi
Last recorded290,887 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 290,887 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 175,361 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (left and right) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 175,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (left and right) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 163,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in 10 mm damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 163,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view with in 10 mm damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 155,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (with in 10 mm damege) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 141,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

chip on windscreen

Pass 13 May 2019 132,109 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 121,196 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2017 112,168 miles

slight chip on a windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,642 miles

slight chip on a windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 55,707 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 55,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,933 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,756 miles

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

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

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 TCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

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

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