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GIG 5174

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,893 mi
Last recorded149,893 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5174
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 149,893 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 8 Nov 2024 137,910 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))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 137,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 127,433 miles

No smoke reading (clean engine)

Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 121,561 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 117,722 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 113,399 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 109,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 100,231 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,622 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,096 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Oct 2014 77,094 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,165 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,975 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 56,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to check full operation of rear seat belts

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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GIG 5174 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GIG 5174, 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 GIG 5174 registered?

GIG 5174 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is GIG 5174 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 5174 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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