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S900 SKA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,577 mi
Last recorded114,577 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS900 SKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 114,577 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 113,854 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 111,805 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 111,259 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 109,527 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 108,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to n.s.r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to o.s.r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 106,770 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 102,535 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 93,944 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,751 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 88,751 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,025 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,512 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,122 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,817 miles

os front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2012 49,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,683 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,393 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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S900 SKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S900 SKA, 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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What year was S900 SKA registered?

S900 SKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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