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GD08 DPX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,182 mi
Last recorded108,182 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 108,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 101,025 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 90,082 miles

FRONT AIR FLITRET HOSE VENT DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive TRAILING ARAM MOUNT ALONG WITH REAR BEAM IS DAMAGE OR CRACK,, CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 84,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,489 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 77,489 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 23 Dec 2020 70,564 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,165 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 61,493 miles

osr disc back plate noisy

Fail 12 Dec 2018 61,493 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

osr disc back plate noisy

Pass 10 Dec 2017 56,312 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,792 miles

advise slight movement in front lower arm bushes

advise slight play/wear in front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Dec 2016 51,792 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

advise rear brake discs lipped

advise slight movement in front lower arm bushes

advise slight play/wear in front wheel bearings

strong advise front brake discs worn & lipped

strong advise rear n/s brake pad at or close to minimum requirement

Pass 23 Dec 2015 46,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 40,211 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,958 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,583 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,645 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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GD08 DPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GD08 DPX, 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 GD08 DPX registered?

GD08 DPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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