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GFH 2V

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,672 mi
Last recorded41,672 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFH 2V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 41,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 40,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 39,569 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 39,563 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 38,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 37,144 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,552 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 29,281 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 24,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V Bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,335 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 18,334 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 15,399 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,274 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 8,031 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 8,031 miles

Nearside Front 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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GFH 2V 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 84.2%.

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 GFH 2V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFH 2V registered?

GFH 2V is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is GFH 2V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFH 2V shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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