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GF08 LXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,227 mi
Last recorded131,227 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 131,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D. bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 131,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D. bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 118,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 102,675 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 102,675 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 94,764 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 94,717 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 91,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 86,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 84,021 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 14 May 2019 78,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 74,902 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 70,986 miles

Eng/cover. Under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 63,876 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 54,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 54,820 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 44,822 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 44,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 31,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 23,230 miles

front discs worn

Fail 29 May 2012 23,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2011 16,672 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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GF08 LXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF08 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

GF08 LXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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