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2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,731 mi
Last recorded81,731 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS28 BTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 81,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 79,404 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 76,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front brake discs worn, nearside front brake disc corroded on inner surface.

slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,053 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 65,949 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut has a cut on the side wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under-trays and sill cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 53,466 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 45,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 40,082 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 36,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,142 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 29,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 24,653 miles

front brake disac slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,459 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2011 13,357 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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S28 BTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S28 BTC, 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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S28 BTC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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