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SA08 OCP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,839 mi
Last recorded175,839 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 OCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 175,839 miles

NSF AND OSF TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 27 Jan 2023 163,539 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 153,186 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning on dash

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 153,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect TOO DULL? (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning on dash

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 143,101 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 142,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 128,827 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 128,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 116,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 115,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,548 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 29 Jan 2018 102,301 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 6 Feb 2017 90,747 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 85,535 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,740 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,685 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,891 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 51,889 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 4 Jan 2012 39,917 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,745 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 OCP 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 70%.

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

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