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SD08 FDM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,411 mi
Last recorded181,411 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 FDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 181,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2026 177,045 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 164,694 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 164,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear drive next to diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 140,239 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 139,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition sticker in middle of windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system do not drive, leaking badly.very dangerous (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 132,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 132,301 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 120,504 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Feb 2021 120,457 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 113,962 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,936 miles

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

engine light was on at start of test but went out

Fail 22 Jan 2019 104,936 miles

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

engine light was on at start of test but went out

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire was insecure (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,361 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear disc heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,620 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,750 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 40,480 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 40,480 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,385 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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SD08 FDM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SD08 FDM, 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 SD08 FDM registered?

SD08 FDM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is SD08 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 FDM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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