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SF08 WWM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,408 mi
Last recorded115,408 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 WWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,408 miles

Front tyres worn on both edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 115,408 miles

Central Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front tyres worn on both edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,864 miles

both front metal brake pipes rusty

child seat fitted o/s rear

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs lipped and unevenly worn

n/s front tyre getting very low on edges and close to exposing cords

o/s front tyre getting very low on edges

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both front metal brake pipes rusty

brake fluid level getting low

child seat fitted o/s rear

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front brake discs lipped and unevenly worn

n/s front tyre getting very low on edges and close to exposing cords

o/s front tyre getting very low on edges

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2016 89,466 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s front metal brake pipe rusty

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,209 miles

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,586 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 33,291 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 WWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WWM, 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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SF08 WWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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