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SF08 WZJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,432 mi
Last recorded140,432 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 WZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 140,432 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2024 139,173 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2023 137,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear BRAKE DISC PLATES CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUSTE TOP SHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Fail 9 Aug 2023 137,562 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear BRAKE DISC PLATES CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUSTE TOP SHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 2 Sep 2022 136,349 miles

Rear brake plates corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2022 136,349 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake plates corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 133,331 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 130,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 129,107 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 129,107 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 127,559 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 113,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 104,056 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 103,810 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,179 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 79,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 68,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 58,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 51,043 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 51,043 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 WZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ registered?

SF08 WZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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