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SG58 CJF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,803 mi
Last recorded120,803 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 CJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 120,803 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Dec 2022 120,802 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2022 111,533 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,161 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,048 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,277 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Pass 4 May 2016 69,423 miles

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

front tyres worn unevenly and perishing

Pass 1 May 2015 63,186 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 63,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 53,742 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog lamps not working

Pass 3 May 2012 31,731 miles

both front tyres side walls slight damage

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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SG58 CJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SG58 CJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG58 CJF?

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What year was SG58 CJF registered?

SG58 CJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SG58 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 CJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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