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AK08 GTU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,003 mi
Last recorded99,003 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 98,728 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 93,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 93,682 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 89,151 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 83,024 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,160 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,007 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 60,191 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,420 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 43,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,643 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,954 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped/inner front pads 65% to 70% wear approx.

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES BECOMING LOW TREAD.

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,644 miles

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,044 miles

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

nsf fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,523 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 33,649 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,642 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 GTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK08 GTU registered?

AK08 GTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AK08 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 GTU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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