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CA08 GKN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 78,751 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,867 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,708 miles

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

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 69,577 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 25 Jan 2020 66,466 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,398 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted.o/s front fog light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,635 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,174 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 16 Feb 2016 48,518 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 46,879 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,869 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,129 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,665 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,516 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,240 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,367 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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CA08 GKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CA08 GKN, 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 CA08 GKN registered?

CA08 GKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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