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SD08 WYM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

239,434 mi
Last recorded239,434 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 239,434 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 239,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 239,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 232,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 224,320 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 224,316 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 215,126 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 215,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 199,793 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section on both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 199,751 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst ns rear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section on both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 190,768 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 190,768 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 186,568 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 186,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 172,735 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable mount loose

back box shield loose

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2019 172,735 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable mount loose

back box shield loose

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2018 160,521 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 147,337 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 134,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 123,864 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 123,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,885 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 98,156 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 98,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,717 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 84,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,276 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 WYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

SD08 WYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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