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S24 AKL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,739 mi
Last recorded91,739 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 AKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 91,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 89,026 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 85,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,920 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 75,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,922 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,913 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,673 miles

Cuts on N/S/R tyre outer side wall but no ply or cord showing. 245/40/r17-91y

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 62,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak evidence it leaked a while back (2.7.3)

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 52,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,181 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 31,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 20,396 miles

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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S24 AKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 S24 AKL, 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 S24 AKL registered?

S24 AKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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