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A13 SWA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,562 mi
Last recorded90,562 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 90,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 86,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 81,712 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 81,709 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 76,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 70,753 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 70,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,114 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,954 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 54,499 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 48,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 40,701 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 40,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 28,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 27,856 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 27,856 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 25,923 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 23,928 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 20,013 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,030 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 SWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SWA, 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 SWA registered?

A13 SWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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