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SD08 SXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,265 mi
Last recorded103,265 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 SXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 103,265 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 102,960 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 100,178 miles

Front driver door damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bumper damaged, no sharp edges

Pass 23 May 2024 98,790 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 98,783 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower front steady arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower front steady arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2024 98,774 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear subframe insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2023 95,807 miles

offside rear handbrake cable bracket insecure

parking lights inoperative

Fail 5 May 2023 95,806 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside rear handbrake cable bracket insecure

parking lights inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2022 93,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,105 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,478 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 87,478 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhausted heated portion shield louse

Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,595 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear inside nearside rear wheel arch. Grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear inside nearside rear wheel arch. Grease covered. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2018 79,253 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 79,118 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,643 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (inside nearside rear wheel arch) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (inside nearside rear wheel arch) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 73,642 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror turn signal. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (inside nearside rear wheel arch) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (inside nearside rear wheel arch) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,440 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 61,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre has a small cut in the inner wall

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,761 miles

Offside front tyre has a small cut in the inner wall

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,235 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,838 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,307 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 SXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

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

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