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DG08 GZL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,168 mi
Last recorded110,168 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 GZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 110,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 102,279 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 90,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,484 miles

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

Rear both driveshaft corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 85,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bendy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both driveshaft corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,788 miles

Near side & off side rear shockabsorbers outer casings corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,945 miles

Near side & off side rear upper inner trailing arm bushes perished & cracking

Near side indicator lens full with condensation

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 73,945 miles

Near side & off side rear upper inner trailing arm bushes perished & cracking

Near side indicator lens full with condensation

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,006 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 62,006 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested metal pipe leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking metal (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,234 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,649 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,720 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,667 miles

substantial wear on front brake discs.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,079 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 GZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GZL, 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

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What year was DG08 GZL registered?

DG08 GZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DG08 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 GZL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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