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SD57 AXT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,848 mi
Last recorded71,848 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 AXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 71,848 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,983 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 61,544 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 61,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 38,780 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,881 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,043 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,769 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 29,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 28,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,078 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,290 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,680 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 12,593 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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SD57 AXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD57 AXT, 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 SD57 AXT registered?

SD57 AXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is SD57 AXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD57 AXT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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