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SC57 BAO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,964 mi
Last recorded141,964 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 BAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 141,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 133,147 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2023 131,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 131,539 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear 1 of 2position lamps inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 126,628 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 126,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,338 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 118,338 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,445 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 109,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,800 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 107,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,759 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,759 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,901 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,049 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2014 73,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 73,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,667 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,911 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,578 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 33,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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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SC57 BAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC57 BAO, 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 SC57 BAO registered?

SC57 BAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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