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SG58 WBV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,400 mi
Last recorded166,400 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 166,400 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 151,324 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 151,324 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 144,082 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 144,082 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 131,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 123,147 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 112,555 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 99,686 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 91,047 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,810 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,279 miles

Nearside 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 WBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBV, 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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SG58 WBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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