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S18 OAW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,387 mi
Last recorded105,387 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 OAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 105,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 100,643 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 75,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,229 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,069 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 33,156 miles

Nail in Nearside Rear Tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 27,959 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 14 Sep 2012 22,477 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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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S18 OAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S18 OAW, 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 S18 OAW registered?

S18 OAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is S18 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 OAW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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