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G4 XRF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,673 mi
Last recorded173,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 XRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 173,673 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 166,822 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2023 159,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 150,695 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 141,818 miles

Exhaust rattle

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 141,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust rattle

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 134,957 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 131,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 131,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 122,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx. and worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx. and worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,121 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 111,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,156 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 96,156 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 83,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,269 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,192 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 62,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,773 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 54,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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G4 XRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G4 XRF, 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 G4 XRF registered?

G4 XRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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