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SBZ 8050

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,063 mi
Last recorded117,063 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 8050
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 117,063 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 114,062 miles

nearside front drop ling gaiter slight split

Pass 7 Jul 2022 110,151 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 4mm

Pass 21 Jul 2021 106,367 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation/warp starting in nearside front brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 106,285 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front rearmost suspension arm/track control arm balljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation/warp starting in nearside front brake disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 102,817 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 99,466 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,823 miles

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

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

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

covers over engine bay and under vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres worn on both edges

Fail 7 Aug 2015 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,667 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,921 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,302 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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SBZ 8050 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SBZ 8050, 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 SBZ 8050 registered?

SBZ 8050 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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