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PF08 FXT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,031 mi
Last recorded38,031 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 FXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 38,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2026 95,759 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components rusted

front brake discs scored/lipped

Pass 28 Feb 2025 95,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 95,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front winter tyre fitted+ tyre over 12 years old (strong advice)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre damage / has deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn 2mm+tyre worn/bald from the inner edge+ tyre tread has a serious deep cracks /perishing (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs badly scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn low + has deep cut+ tyre bald from the edges (strong advice)

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

engine oil level dip stick missing

Fail 1 Mar 2024 94,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs badly scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn low + has deep cut+ tyre bald from the edges (strong advice)

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

engine oil level dip stick missing

Pass 25 Feb 2023 92,317 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 92,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,083 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 89,083 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,365 miles

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

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

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2020 85,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,888 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 77,208 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,522 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,017 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,876 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)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 39,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 31,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 22,736 miles

chip in windscreen

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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PF08 FXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PF08 FXT, 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 PF08 FXT registered?

PF08 FXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is PF08 FXT safe to buy?

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