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G11 AGV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,789 mi
Last recorded142,789 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 AGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 142,789 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 142,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer parts of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 135,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 130,048 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 130,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 124,464 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield rattling rear

Pass 14 Dec 2021 118,659 miles

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

exhaust heat shield rattling rear

Fail 8 Dec 2021 118,565 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust heat shield rattling rear

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 108,633 miles

Offside Front Fog light damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2019 108,633 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Fog light damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring indicating pressures low

Pass 21 Dec 2018 102,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 94,367 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 94,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 80,594 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,368 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,281 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,034 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,917 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 21,290 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 13,589 miles

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

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

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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G11 AGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 G11 AGV, 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 G11 AGV registered?

G11 AGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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