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AK08 GSY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,660 mi
Last recorded112,660 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 112,660 miles

Front screen stone hips

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 112,321 miles

Front screen stone chips

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 112,091 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front screen stone chips

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,847 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 94,353 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and under tray obscuring front to rear brake pipe inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 94,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease and under tray obscuring front to rear brake pipe inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pad wear warning light on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 82,310 miles

Front to rear steel brake pipes showing slight corrosion where visible.[plastic covers].

Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,012 miles

both front tyres slightly perished and just starting to wear on edges

Fail 21 Sep 2017 65,011 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres slightly perished and just starting to wear on edges

both rear tyre valves perished

rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,000 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre valves slightly perished

Fail 22 Sep 2016 58,000 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre valves slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 51,841 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,156 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,078 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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AK08 GSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK08 GSY, 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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AK08 GSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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