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DG08 GZB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,553 mi
Last recorded112,553 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 112,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 105,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,484 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 89,478 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low and cracking/perishing/splitting on the sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 89,464 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low and cracking/perishing/splitting on the sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,305 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

steel brake pipes to rear flexy hoses corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,045 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 85,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,866 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 63,229 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 63,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 56,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 48,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,407 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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DG08 GZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG08 GZB, 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 DG08 GZB registered?

DG08 GZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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