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SAV 353M

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,764 mi
Last recorded112,764 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAV 353M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 112,764 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 110,751 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 108,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 105,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 105,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working outer bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working led unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer plastic damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possible due to n/s/f ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 102,210 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 90,462 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 90,462 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,820 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 69,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,419 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,412 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,770 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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SAV 353M is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SAV 353M, 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 SAV 353M registered?

SAV 353M is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SAV 353M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAV 353M shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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