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S200 MER

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,180 mi
Last recorded33,180 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 33,180 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 32,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 31,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 30,594 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 30,077 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 30,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 29,144 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,100 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,062 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,329 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,292 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 23,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 17,386 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 14,277 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,571 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,846 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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S200 MER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S200 MER, 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 S200 MER registered?

S200 MER is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is S200 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S200 MER shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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