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PG08 KTU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,701 mi
Last recorded125,701 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 KTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 125,701 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 120,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 114,082 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 113,835 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 105,066 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 96,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,674 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,069 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 92,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 144,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog light inop

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,996 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 75,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,443 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,790 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,239 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,434 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

plastic trays fitted preventing full underbody inspection

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 KTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG08 KTU registered?

PG08 KTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PG08 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 KTU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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