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F14 SLX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,763 mi
Last recorded163,763 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 SLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 163,763 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 150,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 147,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 144,192 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 141,278 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2020 138,108 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 133,137 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 128,957 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both front tyres at limit of 1.6mm

Fail 16 Jan 2018 128,957 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working inner and outer (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working inner and outer (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres at limit of 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 116,400 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 116,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 109,314 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,522 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,352 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,037 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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F14 SLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F14 SLX, 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 F14 SLX registered?

F14 SLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is F14 SLX safe to buy?

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