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SA08 BLZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,884 mi
Last recorded67,884 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 BLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 67,884 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 67,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,665 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 62,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 53,850 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 53,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 47,374 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 47,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 45,337 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 45,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,210 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,342 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,891 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,433 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,519 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,290 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,999 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)

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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SA08 BLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA08 BLZ, 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 SA08 BLZ registered?

SA08 BLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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