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SA08 WMX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,516 mi
Last recorded167,516 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 WMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 167,516 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os/ns both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 167,516 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os/ns both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 161,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 154,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 145,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 135,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 135,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 126,562 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 113,768 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,436 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 106,436 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 98,617 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 98,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,684 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,584 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,987 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 WMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA08 WMX registered?

SA08 WMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SA08 WMX safe to buy?

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