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G3 DCY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,756 mi
Last recorded62,756 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 62,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,089 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 59,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,174 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,478 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,076 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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G3 DCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

G3 DCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is G3 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 DCY shows 9 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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