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GF08 VVB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,289 mi
Last recorded98,289 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section entering under the car chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 93,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Fail 5 Oct 2023 85,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 27 Jun 2022 70,216 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 70,216 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,694 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 61,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam, bulb was incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 57,319 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 5 Jun 2019 56,085 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 54,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on outer side wall

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,893 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,310 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,584 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,291 miles

HEADLAMP DEFLECTORS FITTED (NOT DEFLECTING BEAM)

REMOVED STICKER FROM SWEPT AREA PRIOR TO TEST

Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,763 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 VVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

GF08 VVB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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The MOT history for GF08 VVB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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