CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG58 WBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,264 mi
Last recorded206,264 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 WBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 206,264 miles

Underbody tray fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2022 205,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Underbody tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2021 191,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 191,305 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 191,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 176,565 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Mar 2020 176,565 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake react arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2019 155,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre is very heavy bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre very heavy bald on both edges

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 23 Feb 2019 155,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is very heavy bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre very heavy bald on both edges

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

advise o/s/r indicators not very bright

Pass 27 Feb 2018 134,488 miles

under trays , sill trims and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 129,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy bald on inner edge and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise front brake discs corroded and pitted

advise n/s dip beam bulb not very bright

Fail 17 Feb 2017 129,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy bald on inner edge and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise front brake discs corroded and pitted and brake pads low

advise n/s dip beam bulb not very bright

Fail 16 Feb 2017 129,124 miles

Central Front Inner Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault s.r.s lamp was illuminated during test . (5.4.2)

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded rear subframe axle brake pipe excessive corosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded osf brake pipe from flexi hose corroded to excess. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 114,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front bald on inner edge

both front tyres wearing unevenly

covers under bonnet

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 114,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front bald on inner edge

both front tyres wearing unevenly

covers under bonnet

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,542 miles

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 14 Dec 2012 88,358 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 88,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 23 Sep 2011 71,085 miles

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

offside/nearside front/rear brake discs slightly pitted

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG58 WBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WBO, 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 WBO?

You can check the full history of SG58 WBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG58 WBO registered?

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

Is SG58 WBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 WBO shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG58 WBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG58 WBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.