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GF08 MXB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,579 mi
Last recorded209,579 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 209,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlight secured with tap

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge / tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 209,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre size 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight secured with tap

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge / tyre size 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm / tyre size 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 117,141 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 105,256 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 91,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 84,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 77,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 77,292 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disks heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to limit of 1.6 recommend replacement asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged and cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,329 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 34,815 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 28,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,655 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)

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 MXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 MXB registered?

GF08 MXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is GF08 MXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 MXB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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