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GJ08 ZDV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,669 mi
Last recorded162,669 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ZDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 162,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 154,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 144,682 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 139,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 139,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 136,597 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 113,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both: ns slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear: slightly (0.1 (b))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 16 Sep 2017 101,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 17%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 120 / 180 total eff = 17%

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear: slightly (6.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 8 Oct 2016 87,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lazy. Parking brake efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair <120 / 220> at 20%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear: slightly (6.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 3 Oct 2015 75,900 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 100/180 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced PRS: replaced H7 bulb (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,454 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog light lens cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,454 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog light lens cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,226 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,226 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,556 miles

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

n/s handbrake lazy

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,737 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 ZDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZDV, 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 ZDV registered?

GJ08 ZDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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