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G6 GLV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,207 mi
Last recorded83,207 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 GLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 83,207 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 79,203 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 75,271 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 71,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 65,303 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 61,513 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 61,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 52,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 52,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 45,180 miles

engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe above top arm at securing clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front parking light inop

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted covering some fuel and brake lines

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,343 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 36,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 36,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 34,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2014 31,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,100 miles

n/side front tyre outer wall damaged {kerbed}

n/side rear tyre outer wall damaged {kerbed

Pass 10 May 2012 23,658 miles

n/side front tyre outer wall damaged (kerbed)

Fail 10 May 2012 23,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/side front tyre outer wall damaged (kerbed)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,083 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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G6 GLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G6 GLV, 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 G6 GLV registered?

G6 GLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is G6 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G6 GLV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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