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L306 SWK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,811 mi
Last recorded139,811 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL306 SWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 139,811 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025
Pass 6 Feb 2024 128,677 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 128,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 124,620 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 124,617 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 113,403 miles

Front brake discs are rusty

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 113,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs are rusty

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2021 96,260 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 96,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 80,275 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,699 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 65,699 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 63,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,508 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,645 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,294 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,601 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 21,975 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 21,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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L306 SWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L306 SWK, 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 L306 SWK registered?

L306 SWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is L306 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L306 SWK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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