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11 SAC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,165 mi
Last recorded49,165 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 SAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 49,165 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 46,099 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 43,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 40,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 37,092 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 33,290 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 29,850 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 24,820 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 19,754 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 19,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 16,241 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 16,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 13,487 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 13,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both font to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 11,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 11,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 7,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 5,699 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 3,715 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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11 SAC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 11 SAC, 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 11 SAC registered?

11 SAC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is 11 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 SAC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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