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AV08 GTU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,318 mi
Last recorded94,318 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 94,318 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 94,318 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 84,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake recorded 17%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 4 Mar 2024 73,493 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake recorded 17%,it may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Feb 2023 70,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,710 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 62,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 54,952 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 52,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,208 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,177 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 40,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,383 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,353 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,830 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 10,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AV08 GTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV08 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.

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What year was AV08 GTU registered?

AV08 GTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AV08 GTU safe to buy?

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