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AK08 GVV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,316 mi
Last recorded20,316 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 20,316 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 20,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 19,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 19,333 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 19,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 18,600 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,475 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 18,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,720 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 17,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 17,170 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2017 16,935 miles

all tyres showing cracking but serviceable

Pass 8 Mar 2016 16,489 miles

All four tyres cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2015 15,310 miles

all road tyres are cracking but serviceable

Pass 3 Mar 2014 13,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,692 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 11,496 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,406 miles

All four tyres have started to crack/perish

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 GVV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

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

Is AK08 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK08 GVV 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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