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SG58 WBJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,683 mi
Last recorded77,683 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 77,683 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 77,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 69,354 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 69,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 61,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow wax (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,421 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 51,417 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected As marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 43,967 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 41,947 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,105 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 40,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,021 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 37,021 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system both (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 34,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 31,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,410 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,007 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 18,875 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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SG58 WBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

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

Is SG58 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 WBJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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