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S444 DSS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,799 mi
Last recorded35,799 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 DSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,799 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 35,559 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 35,410 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 35,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 35,226 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 34,913 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 34,460 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 34,059 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear in pipe clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 33,381 miles

corrosion front to o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 26 Jan 2018 32,400 miles

corrosion on brake pipe

Fail 18 Jan 2018 32,396 miles

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

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

corrosion on brake pipe

Pass 9 Dec 2016 31,101 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,454 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 16,852 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 15,400 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 14,367 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,806 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2012 12,806 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,616 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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S444 DSS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S444 DSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S444 DSS registered?

S444 DSS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is S444 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S444 DSS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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