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EN08 GZO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,623 mi
Last recorded98,623 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,623 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))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 98,621 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 98,604 miles

Central Front Outer Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 96,092 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 93,280 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 91,567 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 91,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 87,438 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 84,514 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,864 miles

Both front brake metal pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,289 miles

Windscreen Damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2017 78,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (1.8)

Windscreen Damaged

Pass 20 May 2016 69,968 miles

Engine bay and underbody covers fitted unable to fully inspect some testable items

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,804 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,250 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 56,418 miles

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,586 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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EN08 GZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GZO, 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 EN08 GZO registered?

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

Is EN08 GZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 GZO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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