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SF08 YFS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,015 mi
Last recorded143,015 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 143,015 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust heat sheild loose

nearside and offside rear subframe and rear trailing arm mount areas corroded

offside front headlamp washer cover missing

Pass 9 Sep 2025 137,415 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

creaking noise from front suspension spring mount bush / bearings

nearside & offside rear subframe/ rear trailing arm mount areas rusting

offside front headlamp washer jet cover missing

Pass 11 Sep 2024 131,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear pipes corroded visible at nearside front inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at chassis and beneath inner wheel arch trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge of tread marked with chalk

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom in cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ON LIMIT (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Tyre obviously under inflated front & rear - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (l))

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 125,142 miles

nearside & offside rear subframe corroding

nearside & offside rear suspension tie bar bushes deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2022 192,396 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front brake pipe been cable tied up

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 114,695 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,052 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 108,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,382 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 89,878 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,666 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 73,792 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,863 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 58,222 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,398 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 49,238 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,384 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,031 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 YFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

SF08 YFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is SF08 YFS safe to buy?

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