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R11 PUP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,549 mi
Last recorded115,549 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 PUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 115,549 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 112,418 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 109,118 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 107,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2022 106,800 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 104,585 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 101,618 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 95,035 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,623 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,622 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,228 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 35,152 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 35,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 35,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,143 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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R11 PUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R11 PUP, 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 R11 PUP registered?

R11 PUP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is R11 PUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 PUP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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