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GD08 HSY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,768 mi
Last recorded191,768 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 HSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 191,768 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 27 Nov 2020 180,291 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 24 Nov 2019 170,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 170,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Nov 2019 170,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 162,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 162,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 157,494 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 157,494 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 151,632 miles

mot carried out in wet condition

Fail 1 Feb 2017

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

mot carried out in wet condition

Pass 17 Jul 2015 137,148 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 118,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 113,478 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 88,124 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 HSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD08 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

GD08 HSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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The MOT history for GD08 HSY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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