CarVerify

Free Car Check

SF08 WUK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,569 mi
Last recorded129,569 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 WUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 129,569 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outside edges

Plastic covers fitted underneath and engine

Pass 5 Jan 2022 119,508 miles

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2022 119,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2021 115,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 115,220 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Failed on test (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 110,573 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 110,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wiper blade poor

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 105,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,686 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,451 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,870 miles

front tyrs scrubbing edges

Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,756 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyrs scrubbing edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 65,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,759 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 51,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,900 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SF08 WUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WUK, 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

How do I check the history of SF08 WUK?

You can check the full history of SF08 WUK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SF08 WUK registered?

SF08 WUK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SF08 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF08 WUK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF08 WUK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SF08 WUK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.