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SA08 OCR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,690 mi
Last recorded162,690 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 OCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 162,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 155,175 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 155,175 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 146,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 140,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 134,265 miles

Back box heat shield loose

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 134,202 miles

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

Back box heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 128,418 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 2 Mar 2021 128,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40 zr18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35 zr18 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2ml

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2020 122,550 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,696 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2018 109,192 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 102,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 96,465 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 96,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 88,682 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 79,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,907 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 71,763 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,984 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,305 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 42,305 miles

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

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 OCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

SA08 OCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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