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S15 MDC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,142 mi
Last recorded73,142 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 MDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 73,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 61,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,833 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 43,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 43,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 34,708 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 34,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 33,704 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 31,024 miles

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

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 11 Jan 2018 27,890 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,371 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,837 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,956 miles

service due warning on

Pass 7 Jan 2014 19,342 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,012 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,797 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 10,738 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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S15 MDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 S15 MDC, 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 S15 MDC registered?

S15 MDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is S15 MDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 MDC 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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