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SJ08 UDG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

209,823 mi
Last recorded209,823 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 UDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 209,823 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 205,543 miles

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 201,158 miles

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 201,142 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 194,698 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 187,212 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 182,529 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 171,855 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 171,855 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 154,919 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 154,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 143,871 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 143,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 137,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 137,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 126,385 miles

scraping noise osr wheel suspect stone trapped behind brake disa

Pass 19 Mar 2015 119,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 115,075 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 115,011 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,178 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 29 Dec 2011 97,394 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,628 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 76,628 miles

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.

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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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.

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