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S27 RKS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,238 mi
Last recorded183,238 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 183,238 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 183,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 178,229 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2024 172,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible showing some corrsion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 165,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 157,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer shoulders/ edges! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both inner and outer shoulders/edges! aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer shoulder/edges! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 148,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 140,586 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 128,753 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower spotlamp glass broken

Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,148 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 94,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 119,462 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,818 miles

n/s/f tyre bald both edges

o/s/f tyre bald both edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 64,953 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2013 64,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s rear tyre near limit

rear tyres worn on onner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,218 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,392 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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S27 RKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 S27 RKS, 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 RKS registered?

S27 RKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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The MOT history for S27 RKS 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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