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PG08 KLU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,209 mi
Last recorded95,209 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 KLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 95,209 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 88,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 88,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 81,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2023 81,016 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,602 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays

Fail 23 Oct 2020 63,585 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays

Pass 13 Apr 2019 45,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 39,879 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2017 35,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 28,012 miles

front valance damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2014 23,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,767 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyre walls damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2013 19,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyre walls damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2012 15,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,240 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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PG08 KLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 PG08 KLU, 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 PG08 KLU registered?

PG08 KLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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