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SA58 HTO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,152 mi
Last recorded79,152 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 HTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 79,152 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2026 77,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 72,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 72,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 70,141 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,935 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 65,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 59,371 miles

nearside front brake pipe corrodeing

Pass 19 May 2021 53,843 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 53,843 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,555 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 41,977 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,602 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,239 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,186 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,766 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 18,363 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 18,363 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 22 Sep 2011 15,177 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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SA58 HTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SA58 HTO, 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 SA58 HTO registered?

SA58 HTO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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