MOT Status
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121,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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SA08 EYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 EYL, 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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SA08 EYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2008.
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