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AS04 STO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,788 mi
Last recorded57,788 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS04 STO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 57,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 57,737 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 55,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 53,995 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 53,575 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,632 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,499 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal tread depth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover, under tray and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2021 46,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal tread depth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover, under tray and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,321 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 225/45-17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,122 miles

Central Front Obstruction for front drivers view removed prior to test

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% wing mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 36,389 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,220 miles

REAR TYRE WORN O/S ,N/S

Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim on lower limit after internal adjustment made

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,906 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,288 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,292 miles

rear tyres are wearing close to wear marks

Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,011 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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AS04 STO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AS04 STO, 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

How do I check the history of AS04 STO?

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What year was AS04 STO registered?

AS04 STO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is AS04 STO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS04 STO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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