MOT Status
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209,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play On limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear hand brake cable surporting bracket broken
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear hand brake cable surporting bracket broken
esp inopertaive
fun flat system inopertive
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deterioated /damaged (6.3.1d)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate run flat inderictor inop (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in windscreen passanger side (8.3.1d)
noisy from inside rear brake disc
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deterioated /damaged (6.3.1d)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate run flat inderictor inop (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in windscreen passanger side (8.3.1d)
noisy from inside rear brake disc
scraping noise osr wheel suspect stone trapped behind brake disa
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ08 UDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 SJ08 UDG, 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 SJ08 UDG registered?
SJ08 UDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.
Is SJ08 UDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ08 UDG 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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