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SD08 WGP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,277 mi
Last recorded141,277 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 WGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 141,277 miles

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

power steering rack has minor oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2025 141,163 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

power steering rack has minor oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2024 138,091 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 138,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 133,854 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 133,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 131,944 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2022 131,852 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2021 129,888 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 129,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 128,316 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 120,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 109,613 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 104,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 91,223 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 91,217 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 82,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,700 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 68,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,739 miles

n/s/f tyre has several cuts on side wall

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre has several cuts on side wall

Fail 19 Apr 2011 54,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 WGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

SD08 WGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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