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PL08 ZHU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,350 mi
Last recorded79,350 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ZHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 79,350 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,751 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,415 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 77,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,810 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,314 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,178 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 36,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,854 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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PL08 ZHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PL08 ZHU, 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 PL08 ZHU registered?

PL08 ZHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is PL08 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 ZHU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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