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GF08 VUV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,212 mi
Last recorded130,212 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 130,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 29 Mar 2017 124,904 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 107,952 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 89,733 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,124 miles

offside front tyre getting low outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2014 82,124 miles

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

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

offside front tyre getting low outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,791 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,533 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 VUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

GF08 VUV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GF08 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 VUV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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