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GF08 ECW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,915 mi
Last recorded114,915 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ECW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 114,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 107,105 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 100,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front side repeater indicator on wing mirror dim and mainly working on the end(has front wrap around indicator also)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 100,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front side repeater indicator on wing mirror dim and mainly working on the end(has front wrap around indicator also)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 92,846 miles

N/S/F tyre worn inner and outer edge

O/S/F Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,163 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 69,916 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,307 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,570 miles

Engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 33,700 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 32,773 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 30,413 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 28,393 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 26,172 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,207 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 23,418 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 18,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,660 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 7,380 miles

advise b/fluid level low

advise front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

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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GF08 ECW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 GF08 ECW, 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 GF08 ECW registered?

GF08 ECW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is GF08 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 ECW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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