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PK08 OFD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,268 mi
Last recorded141,268 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 OFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 141,268 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 141,268 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 116,972 miles

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

extensive covers fitted to under body making inspection difficult.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 116,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

extensive covers fitted to under body making inspection difficult.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,212 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,844 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,575 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,197 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,197 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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PK08 OFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PK08 OFD, 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 PK08 OFD registered?

PK08 OFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PK08 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 OFD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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