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SD08 SXM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,134 mi
Last recorded191,134 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 SXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 191,134 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 181,644 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 181,563 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear on arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides from flexis above rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 171,201 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 154,268 miles

Front Disks worn

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 133,363 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 113,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2014 113,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,301 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 90,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,484 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 68,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 SXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

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

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