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S27 TLL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

160,246 mi
Last recorded160,246 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 TLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 160,246 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 154,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 148,265 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKES ON INNER DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED (GENERAL)

Pass 31 Jul 2023 144,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both corroded inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable mounting broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 137,815 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 128,372 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,761 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,631 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,055 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 63,642 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 51,882 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,320 miles

rear tyres are worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 43,115 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 34,164 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,692 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 TLL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TLL, 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 TLL registered?

S27 TLL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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