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GJ08 YUL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,376 mi
Last recorded115,376 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 115,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 100,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,529 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 72,345 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,794 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 68,794 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,880 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 63,103 miles

slight damage to off side front tyre inner side wall

Fail 3 Jan 2018 63,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear secondary side lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Jan 2017 53,253 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 53,253 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,478 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 25,165 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,997 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,120 miles

small cut in near side rear tyre outter side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 11,422 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 YUL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ08 YUL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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