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G11 MSD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,661 mi
Last recorded118,661 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 MSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 118,661 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear floor and fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 112,937 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear suspension and subframe bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2024 112,936 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear suspension and subframe bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2023 106,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,128 miles

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2022 99,125 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield above centre section slightly insecure

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mount broken off body

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2021 90,299 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 83,877 miles

Most rear suspension bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,093 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 80,093 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure above exhaust back box

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,760 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 72,759 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,604 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,496 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,188 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 44,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,785 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,523 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,598 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,634 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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G11 MSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige 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 MSD, 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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G11 MSD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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