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PF08 KUT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,352 mi
Last recorded56,352 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 KUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 56,352 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 56,350 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 51,334 miles

rear and front suspension arm bushes perished and slight play-front to rear brake pipes covered by substance-brake flexi ferrous corroded-nsf brake pipe corroded-front brake discs slightly worn-

Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 47,492 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 46,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 44,700 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,242 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 44,235 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Nearside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 42,701 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 42,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,381 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 36,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,528 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,941 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,074 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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PF08 KUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PF08 KUT, 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 KUT registered?

PF08 KUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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