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SF08 WCY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

191,295 mi
Last recorded191,295 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 WCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 191,295 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 179,616 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 158,730 miles

Nearside Front brake hose trim loose, suggest having this secured

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern dull, suggest having this checked (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suggest having the brakes serviced (1.2.1 (f))

secondary bonnet catch stiff, suggest having this repaired

smell of induction gasses under bonnet , suggest having this checked

Fail 4 Apr 2019 158,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake hose trim loose, suggest having this secured

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern dull, suggest having this checked (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suggest having the brakes serviced (1.2.1 (f))

secondary bonnet catch stiff, suggest having this repaired

smell of induction gasses under bonnet , suggest having this checked

Pass 5 Apr 2018 136,007 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 136,007 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,569 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 113,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,061 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear handbrake sticking slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,145 miles

Both front tyres cracking on inner side wall

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,358 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 68,358 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,755 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,723 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,809 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut on it not deep enough to expose cords

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 WCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SF08 WCY, 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 SF08 WCY registered?

SF08 WCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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