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S1 DAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,392 mi
Last recorded152,392 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 DAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 152,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 144,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 137,932 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 130,883 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,936 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 123,936 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 11,825 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 11,825 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 113,254 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 87,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 21 Sep 2019 87,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low.

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

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,113 miles

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 47,579 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 47,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 41,742 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 39,176 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 36,998 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 34,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,989 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,034 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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S1 DAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S1 DAJ, 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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S1 DAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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