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GJ08 WFC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,468 mi
Last recorded92,468 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 92,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 84,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 80,211 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in tread general poor condition 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 72,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,705 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,008 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 63,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 60,868 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear centre exhaust holder insecure

Pass 14 May 2014 58,022 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 55,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cut cord not exposed

Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,728 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 50,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,055 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 WFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJ08 WFC, 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 WFC registered?

GJ08 WFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is GJ08 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 WFC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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