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G15 SEW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,526 mi
Last recorded46,526 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 SEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 46,526 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 43,654 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 42,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 40,199 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 36,056 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 35,462 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,558 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 29,871 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Aug 2019 29,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,152 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,111 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 14,652 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 14,240 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2014 13,461 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 12,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 9,726 miles

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 30 Apr 2011 7,099 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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G15 SEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G15 SEW, 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 G15 SEW registered?

G15 SEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is G15 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G15 SEW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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