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A13 SAK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,495 mi
Last recorded53,495 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 53,495 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 53,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 52,143 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 50,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 48,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 44,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 43,073 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,332 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,282 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 31,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,475 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 27,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,060 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing bald on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2012 18,587 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,035 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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A13 SAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A13 SAK, 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 A13 SAK registered?

A13 SAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is A13 SAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 SAK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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