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S27 CHV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,763 mi
Last recorded181,763 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 CHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 181,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 168,970 miles

Brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Jan 2024 168,904 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Jan 2023 151,718 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 123,992 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 112,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 112,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,673 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 96,484 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 96,483 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 88,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,112 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 75,454 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,330 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2012 61,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,129 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,808 miles

offside front tyre has a cut to its outer wall

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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S27 CHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S27 CHV, 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 S27 CHV registered?

S27 CHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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