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S6 AHM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,282 mi
Last recorded42,282 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 AHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 42,282 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 35,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 29,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 26,327 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 25,778 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 25,204 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 24,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 24,311 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,058 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 23,719 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,326 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 22,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 22,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 21,098 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 21,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,139 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 19,139 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 15,295 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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S6 AHM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S6 AHM, 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 S6 AHM registered?

S6 AHM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is S6 AHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 AHM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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