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PY08 CTX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,439 mi
Last recorded91,439 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 CTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 91,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 87,012 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 83,146 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,476 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 77,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 105,085 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 42,438 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,512 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 23,632 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,263 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed

both indicator side repeaters condensated

Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,257 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 13,250 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 10,808 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,504 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,443 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 7,399 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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PY08 CTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PY08 CTX, 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 PY08 CTX registered?

PY08 CTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PY08 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY08 CTX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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