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G3 TMY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,362 mi
Last recorded86,362 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 TMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 86,362 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 86,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 86,089 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,366 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 84,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,069 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 81,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,199 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,557 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,502 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,635 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,051 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 40,095 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,095 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,237 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 TMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TMY, 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 G3 TMY registered?

G3 TMY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is G3 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 TMY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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