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SF08 VFN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,415 mi
Last recorded98,415 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 VFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 98,415 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 96,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror cover (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 95,104 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 93,329 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,673 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,933 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 85,628 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 80,608 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,987 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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 66,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 66,716 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,325 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 58,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 42,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,964 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 23,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,972 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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SF08 VFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 SF08 VFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF08 VFN registered?

SF08 VFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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