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SD08 HEU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,601 mi
Last recorded79,601 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 HEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,034 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside D' rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 69,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 69,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,446 miles

Undertrays Obscuring Components And Fluid Pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,158 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,525 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 50,737 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 46,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,663 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,523 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,332 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,514 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 HEU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SD08 HEU, 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 SD08 HEU registered?

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

Is SD08 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 HEU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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