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GJ08 VMD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,888 mi
Last recorded101,888 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 101,888 miles

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,381 miles

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 5 Apr 2022 93,701 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Fail 31 Mar 2022 93,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,746 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 80,522 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 80,522 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,954 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,359 miles

Lower undertray and top covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,750 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,022 miles

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

play in wheel bearings

small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,004 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,844 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 36,843 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,364 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 VMD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VMD, 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 VMD registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ08 VMD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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