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EN08 GYU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,318 mi
Last recorded194,318 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 GYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 194,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 185,999 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 185,994 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 178,111 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 178,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 173,275 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 142,211 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 142,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 126,236 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,580 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 113,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

v-belt insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2017 109,606 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seat belt.

Front & rear brake discs excessively corroded, front inner face, rear outer face., front discs slightly worn/scored, rear discs slightly slightly scored/corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2016 92,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 82,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread depth getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,753 miles

front brakes 3/4 worn

underbody covered by plastic trims

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,176 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

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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EN08 GYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN08 GYU, 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 EN08 GYU registered?

EN08 GYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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