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G25 GWG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,840 mi
Last recorded112,840 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 GWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 112,840 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 110,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 110,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 107,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 97,156 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 97,156 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 91,444 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,421 miles

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 poor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,737 miles

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

engine oil on minimum dash displays well overdue service

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,508 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn smooth on outer edges close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,709 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 66,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle damaged

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,109 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 43,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,611 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 26,255 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,255 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,174 miles

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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G25 GWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G25 GWG, 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 G25 GWG registered?

G25 GWG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is G25 GWG safe to buy?

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