MOT Status
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143,015 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
nearside & offside rear subframe corroding
nearside & offside rear suspension tie bar bushes deteriorating
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))
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))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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