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P70 SLS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,089 mi
Last recorded73,089 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 SLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 73,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 73,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 69,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light moisture in unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 68,001 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light moisture in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 68,000 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light moisture in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,875 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,940 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 62,386 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 62,371 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater has moisture in unit. LED in mirror

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 57,576 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,030 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,835 miles

Front tyres cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 51,835 miles

Front tyres cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,372 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 41,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,798 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 37,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres badly cracking ( no cords showing)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre has cuts in the tread pattern but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside 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)

O/S/F tyre has cuts in the tread pattern but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,500 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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P70 SLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 P70 SLS, 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 P70 SLS registered?

P70 SLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is P70 SLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P70 SLS 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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