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DY08 GVO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,779 mi
Last recorded69,779 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 GVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 69,779 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 60,396 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 41,811 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 40,261 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 37,537 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 35,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays

Pass 4 Feb 2019 33,940 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 31,125 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 24,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 18,008 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 12,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 11,764 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 10,630 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,741 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,344 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 GVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DY08 GVO, 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 DY08 GVO registered?

DY08 GVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is DY08 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 GVO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY08 GVO have outstanding finance?

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