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S21 ONE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,935 mi
Last recorded19,935 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 ONE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 19,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 19,328 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 18,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 16,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 15,104 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 15,104 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 13,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 12,857 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 12,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 11,753 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 Front 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 12 Feb 2018 10,911 miles

both rear tyres cracked and split on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2017 9,735 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 7,163 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 6,133 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 5,367 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 4,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 3,563 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 2,586 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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S21 ONE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 S21 ONE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S21 ONE registered?

S21 ONE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is S21 ONE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 ONE 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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