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PP55 KES

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,730 mi
Last recorded84,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPP55 KES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 84,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 75,739 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 66,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,431 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 61,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 60,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,451 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 55,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,063 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 45,062 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 36,745 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

both nearside tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

Fail 23 Sep 2015 36,742 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished

both nearside tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,414 miles

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

osr/nsf nail in tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2014 29,525 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 29,522 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,834 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,546 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F AND N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL DAMAGE. NOT DOWN TO CORDS.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear wiper blade not fitted. N.T.I.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 126,640 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 12,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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PP55 KES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PP55 KES, 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 PP55 KES registered?

PP55 KES is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is PP55 KES safe to buy?

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