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SF58 SZE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,329 mi
Last recorded159,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 SZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 159,329 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 159,323 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 159,315 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 142,264 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S O/S FRONT WINDOWS TINTED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 142,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center silencer corroded/holed ,rest of exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp and nearside rear fog lamp s not working

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 128,010 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))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 122,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE PIPE HANGER LOOSE BUT STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear centre brAKE LIGHT DOESNT WORK

catalyst SLEEVE AND BOLTS CORROED BUT STILL ATTACHED

Fail 9 Feb 2021 122,416 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated light on dash and lever sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BRAKE PIPE NEXT TO FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE PIPE HANGER LOOSE BUT STILL SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear centre brAKE LIGHT DOESNT WORK

catalyst SLEEVE AND BOLTS CORROED BUT STILL ATTACHED

Pass 27 Feb 2020 121,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,711 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 106,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,888 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 89,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,646 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 73,307 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 55,739 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 40,142 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 21,491 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 18,235 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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SF58 SZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SF58 SZE, 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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SF58 SZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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