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GF08 RYC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,894 mi
Last recorded173,894 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 173,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 163,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 150,167 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2023 139,138 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 127,790 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 127,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 118,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 112,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 107,313 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 99,712 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,438 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 92,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,659 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)

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 1 Jul 2014 64,656 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,128 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 RYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

GF08 RYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is GF08 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 RYC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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