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GF08 WXV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,600 mi
Last recorded170,600 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 170,600 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all, deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 163,275 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 155,954 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 143,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 138,120 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 137,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 131,545 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,822 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 126,496 miles

steering heavy

Pass 8 Oct 2015 114,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 114,987 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 100,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 100,881 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,214 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 95,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,814 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,525 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 46,914 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 46,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WXV 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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

GF08 WXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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