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GJ08 BXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,422 mi
Last recorded135,422 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 121,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2025 121,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024 108,480 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 97,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 89,914 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 89,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,735 miles

Rear Both sides hand brake needs adjustment

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 75,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Both sides hand brake needs adjustment

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,526 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,207 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 63,207 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,771 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 54,771 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 38,047 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,040 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 94,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 94,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,733 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)

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,379 miles

225/45/17 fronts 245/40/17 rears

wear discs

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,159 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 BXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BXZ, 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 GJ08 BXZ registered?

GJ08 BXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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