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AG08 GNK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,121 mi
Last recorded102,121 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 102,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 102,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 96,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 96,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 96,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AS PER MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.91 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.35 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 91,283 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 91,282 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main from front to rear inside plastic cover unable to see exact location (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Apr 2023 91,270 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked must be replaced not repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 84,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 73,301 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 73,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 72,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,058 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,445 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,486 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,750 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 30,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,581 miles

O/S/F tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Undershields restricting full inspection of some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,130 miles

front tyres have slight cracking to side walls

Fail 2 Mar 2011 21,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres have slight cracking to side walls

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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AG08 GNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG08 GNK, 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 AG08 GNK registered?

AG08 GNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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