MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine lamp on
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nsf/nsr/osr (4.2.A.1a)
bonnet safety catch deteriorated
engine covers / undertrays fitted
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn drivecoupling ()
bonnet safety catch striker plate missing
Bonnet safety catch missing
Front propshaft coupling excessively worn
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Bonnet safety catch missing
Front Propshaft coupling excessively worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper mounting (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Under bonnet (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS
Bonnet safety catch missing
Front Propshaft coupling excessively worn
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
engine light on
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF08 VYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?
GF08 VYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2008.
Is GF08 VYS safe to buy?
The MOT history for GF08 VYS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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