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2 GHA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,112 mi
Last recorded115,112 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 GHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 115,112 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 16 Apr 2025 112,457 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 110,446 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 110,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 108,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 107,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 107,038 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 104,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 104,982 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 103,020 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,231 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 96,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 93,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 88,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2014 77,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,547 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,061 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 45,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,162 miles

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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2 GHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 2 GHA, 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 2 GHA registered?

2 GHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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