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D13 GRU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,911 mi
Last recorded104,911 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 GRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 104,911 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 104,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 99,816 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 94,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 94,065 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 86,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,858 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,691 miles

Full length under trays fitted which obscure some components for inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 63,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear in the front lower part of the N/S/R wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system The front too rear pipe is leaking. It burst during the roller brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake test had to be aborted due to a rigid brake pipe bursting during the roller brake test

Full length under trays fitted which obscure some components for inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,151 miles

Nearside Front on 3mm and bald inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 36,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,170 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 23,635 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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D13 GRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D13 GRU, 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

How do I check the history of D13 GRU?

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What year was D13 GRU registered?

D13 GRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is D13 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 GRU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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