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S5 KFL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,678 mi
Last recorded115,678 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 KFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2026 115,678 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slightly worn on inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 114,256 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 110,024 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 104,409 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,715 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,483 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 88,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 84,094 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

after market exhaust fitted

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 81,513 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,998 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine cover/under trays fitted

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,127 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 60,353 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 44,814 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 23,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,058 miles

near side front wheel rim and tyre side wall slight damage

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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S5 KFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,189cc 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 S5 KFL, 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 S5 KFL registered?

S5 KFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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