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SG04 ELG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,330 mi
Last recorded130,330 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 ELG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 130,330 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 122,032 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,832 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 112,358 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 14 Aug 2018 106,701 miles

Rear brake pipe/hose retaining clips missing

Fail 13 Aug 2018 106,701 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pipe/hose retaining clips missing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 99,520 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 99,516 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2016 88,960 miles

front brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 65,020 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 64,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level

Fail 2 May 2012 64,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level

Pass 4 Apr 2011 51,741 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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SG04 ELG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG04 ELG, 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 SG04 ELG registered?

SG04 ELG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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