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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration SW58OAM
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expires 11 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,493 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Can't inspect all rigid pipes due to undertrays fitted
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,445 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,966 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2024 11 Jun 20266 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 141,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside floor and chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,868 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,847 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,972 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,634 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest tread depth = 3mm(outside of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest tread depth = 3mm(outside of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,777 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019 11 Jun 202627 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,635 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018 11 Jun 202626 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,420 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2017 11 Jun 202626 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,430 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- undertrays obscuring inspection
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,187 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015Advisory 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)
6 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,517 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
27 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,035 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,162 MI
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SW58OAM was registered on 2008-12-05
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