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SD58 FWF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,432 mi
Last recorded167,432 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 FWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 167,432 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2026 167,432 miles

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

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

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 153,661 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 143,111 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 230,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 125,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front suspension rear arm ball joint rubber splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi damaged

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,393 miles

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

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

engine covers + undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,299 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip less than 10mm inside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 93,394 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and holed

Fail 23 Sep 2020 93,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and holed

Pass 25 Sep 2019 85,497 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 85,494 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,837 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 59,187 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 53,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 46,483 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,276 miles

2 rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,913 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 FWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD58 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

SD58 FWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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