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S55 KCD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,623 mi
Last recorded181,623 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 181,623 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Arms Bushes are Perished (Inner & Outer).

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm.

Offside Rear Lower Arms Bushes are Perished (Inner & Outer).

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 181,621 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Arms Bushes are Perished (Inner & Outer).

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm.

Offside Rear Lower Arms Bushes are Perished (Inner & Outer).

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 106,436 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Arms Bushes are Perished (Inner & Outer)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Arms Bushes are Perished (Inner & Outer)

Fail 8 Apr 2025 106,306 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Arms Bushes are Perished (Inner & Outer)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Arms Bushes are Perished (Inner & Outer)

Pass 17 Apr 2024 99,523 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 92,183 miles

Damage to side repeaters. Condensation in lamps.

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 92,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Damage to side repeaters. Condensation in lamps.

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,656 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside and nearside rear lateral arms, bushes deteriorated.

Fail 22 Apr 2022 86,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Metal in nearside front tyre.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside and nearside rear lateral arms, bushes deteriorated.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 80,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Note. Rigid brake pipes appear to be badly corroded in places and close to fail criteria.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 80,964 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Metal in nearside rear tyre.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Note. Rigid brake pipes appear to be badly corroded in places and close to fail criteria.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,011 miles

Damage to front screen.

Damage to nearside mirror.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 69,011 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to nearside mirror.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,283 miles

Brake pipes under front wheel arches corroded.

Cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracking.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,879 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes under front wheel arches

Fail 3 Apr 2017 55,879 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to brake pipes under front wheel arches

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,355 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 49,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nail in tread

Fail 24 Apr 2015 43,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,558 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 29,203 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,766 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2011 17,456 miles

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

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

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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S55 KCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S55 KCD, 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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S55 KCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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