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G5 VBU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,781 mi
Last recorded112,781 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 112,781 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 65,892 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 65,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2024 62,308 miles

covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2023 106,331 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 58,586 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 58,586 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 102,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,203 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 56,203 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,856 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,740 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 88,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 47,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 43,335 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,135 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 79,129 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,098 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,452 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 72,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit -2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit -2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,530 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 64,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 26,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,605 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,171 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,171 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 47,376 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 41,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2013 41,179 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,055 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 26,842 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 VBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G5 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

G5 VBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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