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SD08 FDU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,308 mi
Last recorded52,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 FDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,308 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

car has covers fitted underneath

sills have covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 52,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

car has covers fitted underneath

sills have covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 46,102 miles

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

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

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

handbrake performance lower effort

Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 41,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,767 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Fail 7 Jul 2016 39,767 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,557 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,638 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,767 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 31,625 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,794 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,437 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,663 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 FDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

SD08 FDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SD08 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 FDU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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