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AK08 GUO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,612 mi
Last recorded43,612 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 43,612 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 43,612 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 38,764 miles

Front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 35,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear steel brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 34,166 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 33,789 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 33,116 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 30,251 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 27,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,852 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,376 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 23,445 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,496 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,840 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,783 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,408 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 GUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK08 GUO, 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 AK08 GUO registered?

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

Is AK08 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 GUO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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