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S22 TEJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,765 mi
Last recorded137,765 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 TEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 137,765 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 131,173 miles

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

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

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

handbrake performance low on offside rear

Pass 15 Feb 2021 126,329 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 122,725 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,349 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 112,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 97,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,300 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,208 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 81,739 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 73,663 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 67,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 58,351 miles

unable to check all suspension /brake /steering c omponents due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,565 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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S22 TEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S22 TEJ, 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 S22 TEJ registered?

S22 TEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is S22 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S22 TEJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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