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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration SL08JXF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 17 Sep 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,189 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- UNDER TRAY COVER FITTED
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
9 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 76,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- UNDER TRAY COVER FITTED
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,733 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front under tray fitted
12 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 64,599 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
14 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 64,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
9 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 64,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,479 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 57,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 50,221 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202627 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,114 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202612 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,587 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 43,587 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,771 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,504 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,932 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
13 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,718 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,310 MI
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SL08JXF was registered on 2008-03-21
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