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PR04 OOS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,420 mi
Last recorded145,420 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR04 OOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 145,420 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 145,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 139,950 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 139,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure flexy (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure caliper spring missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure flexy (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 135,252 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 130,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,381 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 125,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 118,640 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 118,640 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 109,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,798 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,219 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,002 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,762 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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PR04 OOS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PR04 OOS, 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 PR04 OOS registered?

PR04 OOS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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The MOT history for PR04 OOS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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