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SG08 APP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,584 mi
Last recorded123,584 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 APP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 123,584 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 105,537 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,171 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 78,495 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 66,422 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 56,742 miles

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2021 56,734 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover/under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,525 miles

Vehicle under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2020 56,518 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 54,048 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 45,235 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Mar 2017 45,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,208 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,503 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,424 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 31,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,315 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 26,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 21,517 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 17,139 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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SG08 APP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SG08 APP, 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 SG08 APP registered?

SG08 APP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is SG08 APP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 APP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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