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AG08 GOC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,890 mi
Last recorded96,890 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 96,890 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 96,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 95,627 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 93,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp has bad earth all light dim (just pass)

Fail 23 Aug 2023 93,362 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp has bad earth all light dim (just pass)

Pass 26 Aug 2022 91,383 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 91,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 88,766 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,112 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,477 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 78,708 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,904 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,641 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 62,121 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 62,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF Tyre has a cut, but ply-cord not exposed.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,138 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,396 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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AG08 GOC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AG08 GOC, 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 GOC registered?

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

Is AG08 GOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 GOC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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