2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · S60 KAD
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 73,099 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S60 KAD Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 73,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S60 KAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (S60 KAD) between September 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
S60 KAD Mileage History
- 30/09/201116,587 mi
- 01/10/201219,884 mi+3,297 mi
- 17/09/201323,287 mi+3,403 mi
- 11/09/201427,267 mi+3,980 mi
- 08/09/201530,858 mi+3,591 mi
- 15/09/201634,509 mi+3,651 mi
- 14/09/201737,908 mi+3,399 mi
- 22/09/201738,022 mi+114 mi
- 13/09/201841,107 mi+3,085 mi
- 26/09/201945,831 mi+4,724 mi
- 02/09/202048,814 mi+2,983 mi
- 16/09/202152,313 mi+3,499 mi
- 23/09/202255,802 mi+3,489 mi
- 14/09/202360,276 mi+4,474 mi
- 23/09/202464,799 mi+4,523 mi
- 18/09/202569,196 mi+4,397 mi
- 18/09/202673,099 mi+3,903 mi
Average of roughly 3,776 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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