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S100 VNE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,373 mi
Last recorded112,373 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS100 VNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,373 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 112,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 112,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 180,535 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing panel X 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively O/s + N/s (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake noise

Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,439 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2020 86,917 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 81,722 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 81,601 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,905 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 77,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

ESP warning light on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 77,797 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly damaged both rear (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undercovers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 73,337 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,980 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 69,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,983 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,800 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,800 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,600 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,187 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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S100 VNE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S100 VNE, 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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S100 VNE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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