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SC08 ORH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,428 mi
Last recorded152,428 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 ORH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 152,428 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 152,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 139,842 miles

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 135,460 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 128,470 miles

Rear Differential has a slight leak

Fail 9 Jan 2023 128,470 miles

Rear Differential has a slight leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 118,261 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,996 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 104,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 89,701 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 89,701 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,426 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 63,426 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 52,717 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,483 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,245 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,061 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,940 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6 MM AND SHOULD BE KEPT UNDER OBSERVATION OR REPLACED ASAP .

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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SC08 ORH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SC08 ORH, 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 SC08 ORH registered?

SC08 ORH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is SC08 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 ORH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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