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SA08 FLB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,883 mi
Last recorded98,883 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 FLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 98,883 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 98,134 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 98,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 95,979 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 93,794 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 93,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel hose leaking tank filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2021 83,616 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 83,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 80,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,650 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 73,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

NERSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 73,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

NERSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,813 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 64,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wall cut but not showing cords 225/45/17

Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wall cut but not showing cords 225/45/17

Fail 26 Feb 2013 64,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front disc are lipped and grooved

front fog inop osf

front grille loose but will not detach from the car

front tyres scrubbing at the edges

glow plug light coming on and off during test

Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,494 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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SA08 FLB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA08 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

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

Is SA08 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 FLB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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