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D20 SKS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,047 mi
Last recorded129,047 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 SKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 129,047 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 118,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 111,860 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 103,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,307 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 96,124 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 89,091 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 82,015 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,006 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 75,006 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,481 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 49,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 490,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,019 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 37,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,851 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 23,746 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 23,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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D20 SKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel 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 D20 SKS, 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 D20 SKS registered?

D20 SKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is D20 SKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 SKS 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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