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PK08 XUT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,010 mi
Last recorded114,010 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 114,010 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 109,716 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 105,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 100,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 100,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all of light cluster is inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 90,456 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,148 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 82,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 82,854 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 77,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slightly croaded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 76,860 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slightly croaded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,794 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 71,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow for easy identification (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,815 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

font tyres different to rear

Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,437 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 36,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,865 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,020 miles

surface corrosion on both front brake discs.

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 XUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PK08 XUT, 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 PK08 XUT registered?

PK08 XUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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