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GJ08 ZFD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,588 mi
Last recorded150,588 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ZFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 150,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm outer bush deteriorating - monitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm outer bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 150,210 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working In door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working In door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm outer bush deteriorating - monitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm outer bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 141,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 132,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 131,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,158 miles

Front Brake pads getting low (notably nearside front inner NOT FITTED WITH WEAR SENSOR ONLY OFFSIDE REAR INNER- SO REQUIRES MONITORING)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 123,158 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pads getting low (notably nearside front inner NOT FITTED WITH WEAR SENSOR ONLY OFFSIDE REAR INNER- SO REQUIRES MONITORING)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,212 miles

BOTH nearside & offside parking brake performance JUST meeting requirements for MOT Test

Offside Rear Door mechanism sticking-intermittently opening during inspection-requires further investigation

Fail 11 Oct 2021 116,212 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH nearside & offside parking brake performance JUST meeting requirements for MOT Test

Offside Rear Door mechanism sticking-intermittently opening during inspection-requires further investigation

Pass 8 Oct 2020 108,896 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 108,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 99,914 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,779 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low, both worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 91,778 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low, both worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,506 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 84,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,206 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under covers/trays fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,352 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 64,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,320 miles

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 22 Feb 2013 43,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 36,906 miles

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

nearside headlamp dim

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,197 miles

Advise:n/s/f headlamp dip beam bulb dim

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 ZFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

GJ08 ZFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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