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G3 AMC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,596 mi
Last recorded128,596 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 AMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 128,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 122,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 114,161 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2023 106,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,098 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 99,097 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 93,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 89,880 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 89,849 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 77,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 66,812 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, slightly more on their inner edges indicating the tracking to be out (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 55,254 miles

advise front screen chipped

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,492 miles

advise both front tyres perrished.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advose rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,893 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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G3 AMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G3 AMC, 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 G3 AMC registered?

G3 AMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is G3 AMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 AMC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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