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SG58 CNV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,552 mi
Last recorded77,552 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 77,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2024 66,082 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 56,138 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,857 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,673 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))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,095 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,339 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 42,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear p/brake low effort

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,186 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 39,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,805 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,192 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 33,161 miles

Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 30,786 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,568 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,509 miles

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

Offside Front 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 CNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CNV, 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 CNV registered?

SG58 CNV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is SG58 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 CNV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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