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SD08 OSG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,925 mi
Last recorded117,925 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 OSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,925 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 117,925 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,296 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,745 miles

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

bonnet latch sticking

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,544 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,618 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,779 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,102 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 OSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

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

Is SD08 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 OSG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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