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SG58 CNF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,912 mi
Last recorded139,912 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 CNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 139,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 115,492 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 115,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2019 106,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,940 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 98,940 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 98,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 89,969 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 89,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,711 miles

offside front aim on low side.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,986 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,588 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 46,815 miles

both rear tyres low 2mm

Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,456 miles

nearside front tyre worn inside edge

nearside 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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SG58 CNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG58 CNF, 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 CNF registered?

SG58 CNF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is SG58 CNF safe to buy?

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