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DY08 GNN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,259 mi
Last recorded160,259 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 GNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 160,259 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 20 May 2025 160,236 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertray fitted

Pass 23 May 2024 153,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2023 143,749 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower and upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2023 143,749 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower and upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 6 May 2022 134,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2022 134,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2021 126,539 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 126,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 116,218 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 116,213 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 103,225 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle casing missing

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,057 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 85,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 76,037 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 66,116 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 66,116 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 54,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 48,757 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 43,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2011 33,338 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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DY08 GNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DY08 GNN, 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 DY08 GNN registered?

DY08 GNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 GNN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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