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SD08 SXL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,863 mi
Last recorded123,863 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 123,863 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 123,863 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 119,797 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 103,549 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,662 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 95,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,082 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,497 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 90,489 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn facing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 87,957 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 87,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 83,886 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 83,886 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,562 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,684 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,500 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 69,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyre treads cracking

nsr front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 32,246 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 SXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

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

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