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SG58 CKF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,681 mi
Last recorded122,681 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 CKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 122,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,299 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 103,829 miles

Battery Slightly Insecure, Not Likely To Fall From Carrier

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged ns/os (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Slightly On Edges

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Slightly On Edges

Offside Rear Brake Disc Back Plate Corroded Slightly, Catching On Disc

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

Parking Brake Fluctuating Slightly

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged ns/os (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,012 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 101,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 98,239 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,049 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,289 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,468 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 70,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,510 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 44,510 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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 CKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SG58 CKF, 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 SG58 CKF registered?

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

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