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SA58 UNV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,409 mi
Last recorded116,409 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 UNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 116,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 115,334 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 113,849 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 110,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 109,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2019 95,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts coated .. main feed to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Fail 24 Apr 2019 95,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts coated .. main feed to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 93,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,098 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,299 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Has Slight Cut To Outer Sidewall No Ply Or Cords Exposed

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Has Slight Cut To Outer Sidewall No Ply Or Cords Exposed

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,347 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 74,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,457 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Oct 2011 41,498 miles

advise front discs slightly worn

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 UNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

SA58 UNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SA58 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA58 UNV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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