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S2 ATX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 ATX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 94,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 94,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 148,786 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Fog lamp inoperative

Hand brake efficiency just passing and no more

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 142,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency just passing and no more

Pass 18 Sep 2023 134,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 125,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,360 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2021 115,375 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 80,103 miles

Nearside Washer partial blockage

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 80,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Washer partial blockage

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 107,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 77,563 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,144 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,201 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,982 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,268 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing bold on inner edge

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,996 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,339 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,058 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 35,839 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 35,839 miles

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,578 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,696 miles

Small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall no ply or cords showing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,085 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,206 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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S2 ATX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

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 S2 ATX, 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 S2 ATX registered?

S2 ATX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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