MOT Status
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146,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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SA08 UMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?
SA08 UMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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