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MF58 SDO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

315,290 mi
Last recorded315,290 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 SDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 315,290 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2023 304,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 291,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 278,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 268,793 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 259,945 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 248,570 miles

front brake discs lipped on edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 248,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch cover insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

front brake discs lipped on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2020 248,217 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 233,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 217,910 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 207,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 192,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 179,296 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 179,296 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 162,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 144,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 130,495 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,543 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 115,069 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,922 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,866 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 91,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 82,293 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 79,689 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,689 miles

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

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

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

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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MF58 SDO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 MF58 SDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF58 SDO registered?

MF58 SDO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is MF58 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 SDO shows 26 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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