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GJ08 BXS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,441 mi
Last recorded96,441 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,441 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Required parking brake performance just met (16%)

Fail 15 Oct 2018 96,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Required parking brake performance just met (16%)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,660 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake effort requirement just met (16%)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear transverse brake pipe is corroded - protection recommended.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,757 miles

all tyres starting to slightly perish

front tyres on 2.5mm

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,757 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres starting to slightly perish

front tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 19 Oct 2015 84,859 miles

Corroded rear brake pipe has been cleaned and protected.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,254 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 40,313 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 40,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,891 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,808 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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GJ08 BXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ08 BXS, 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 GJ08 BXS registered?

GJ08 BXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is GJ08 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 BXS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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