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AE08 SGS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,142 mi
Last recorded134,142 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 134,142 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,835 miles

both rear track control arm bushes very deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2020 107,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre bald at inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bald at outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear track control arm bushes very deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2019 99,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,743 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,204 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 91,204 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,686 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,101 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,935 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,790 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall damage but not exposing cord

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AE08 SGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AE08 SGS, 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 AE08 SGS registered?

AE08 SGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AE08 SGS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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