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S1 PVN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,821 mi
Last recorded102,821 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 PVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 102,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sides front inner arch liners tearing

front no. plate broken slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2024 96,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both sides front arch liners some fixings missing

both sides front-most track control arm bushes slightly perished and worn

front no. plater broken slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Nov 2023 96,302 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to lamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper likely to become detached diffuser in rear bumper (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure outer cover missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear additional outer side lights in-op

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has slight condensation side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front sun visor missing

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front-most track control arm bushes slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both sides front arch liners slightly insecure some screws missing

front no. plate damaged slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2022

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2019 78,663 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover slightly broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

very slight play in both sides front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and lense slightly damaged (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators,

both sides front brake feed pipes slightly corroded in wheel arches

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear , both sides (3.5.1i)

front no. plate slightly cracked

slight play in both sides front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Dec 2017 76,171 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and side wall damaged to cords (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% x1 left bulb in-op (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% and lense slightly damaged (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% x1 position lamp in-op (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators,

both sides front brake feed pipes slightly corroded in wheel arches

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear , both sides (3.5.1i)

front no. plate slightly cracked

slight play in both sides front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2015 680,098 miles

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 68,094 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 59,466 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,824 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,335 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 37,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S1 PVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S1 PVN, 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 PVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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