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SD58 FWB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

84,716 mi
Last recorded84,716 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 FWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 84,716 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 77,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 77,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 74,089 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 74,087 miles

Nearside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,630 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 72,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,398 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 67,388 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 65,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 64,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 60,209 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides under wing (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2018 60,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides under wing (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 51,836 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 44,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs grooved and lipped

both front brake discs have a slight judder

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,842 miles

both front brake discs grooved and lipped

both front brake discs have a slight judder

Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,056 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 39,056 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,726 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,048 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,107 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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SD58 FWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SD58 FWB, 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 SD58 FWB registered?

SD58 FWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is SD58 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD58 FWB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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