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SA08 HNT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,271 mi
Last recorded100,271 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 HNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 100,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear spherical joints on both arms dry and noisy but no excess play . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car fitted with side skirts and undertray covering both nearside and offside sills . I was unable to inspect the sills due to this.

Fail 6 Mar 2024 100,271 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount has snapped at the front section . system is hanging very low due to this. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear spherical joints on both arms dry and noisy but no excess play . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car fitted with side skirts and undertray covering both nearside and offside sills . I was unable to inspect the sills due to this.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 93,715 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 93,700 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,210 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 86,209 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,019 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,873 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 73,873 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,276 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 68,276 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 62,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 62,163 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 55,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear coated in grease. (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,544 miles

various undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,743 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 42,743 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 37,310 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,012 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 25,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,800 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 HNT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HNT, 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 HNT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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