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SC57 NNR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,102 mi
Last recorded135,102 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 NNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 135,102 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 131,563 miles

offside rear sub frame rear bush perished but no excessive movement

Fail 17 Jul 2020 131,563 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

offside rear sub frame rear bush perished but no excessive movement

Pass 23 Nov 2019 210,521 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 210,521 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2018 208,317 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 208,317 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 200,624 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 200,620 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 117,132 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 117,132 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 108,834 miles

Emissions not detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

Fail 4 Feb 2014 96,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 72,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 72,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,834 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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SC57 NNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NNR, 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 NNR registered?

SC57 NNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is SC57 NNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 NNR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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