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GD08 RWY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

343,050 mi
Last recorded343,050 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 RWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 343,050 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 212,302 miles

brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2019 212,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2018 209,837 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 209,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 205,964 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 198,581 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 198,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 191,665 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 181,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 172,038 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 162,951 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 162,951 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 157,461 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 142,496 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 129,010 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 129,010 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 120,585 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 109,430 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 25 Jul 2011 93,473 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 93,026 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 RWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

GD08 RWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for GD08 RWY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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