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G5 PLR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,837 mi
Last recorded88,837 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 PLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 88,837 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 83,971 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 80,837 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 80,835 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,663 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 78,551 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 76,079 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,227 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,692 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 62,664 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,246 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 51,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,132 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,830 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 45,856 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,397 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,337 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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G5 PLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G5 PLR, 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 G5 PLR registered?

G5 PLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is G5 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 PLR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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