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S8 SRE

2021 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Electric diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,732 mi
Last recorded46,732 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 46,732 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2026 119,398 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 34,661 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,646 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 20,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 18,436 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 109,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inner wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 104,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear centre of tread

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,047 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,756 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 87,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrayfitted

Fail 6 Jul 2019 87,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrayfitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,192 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,154 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 63,050 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,944 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,155 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 46,726 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,851 miles

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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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S8 SRE is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,993cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 30,054 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 S8 SRE, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 SRE registered?

S8 SRE is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2021.

Is S8 SRE safe to buy?

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