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PTB 106

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,410 mi
Last recorded76,410 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTB 106
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 76,410 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,657 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres are starting to scrub on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,271 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,509 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,987 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,152 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm nearest rear of vehicle on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,609 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 40,658 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,174 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 31,490 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,795 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,640 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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PTB 106 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PTB 106, 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 PTB 106 registered?

PTB 106 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is PTB 106 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTB 106 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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