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GJ08 ZFE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,538 mi
Last recorded89,538 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,538 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Apr 2016 89,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management light on

Nearside Rear shock has negligable damping effect

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,758 miles

eml light on dash

Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,758 miles

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

eml light on dash

Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,962 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 76,962 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,772 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both nearside tyres walls starting to perish

service light on

Fail 6 Jun 2013 72,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both nearside tyres walls starting to perish

service light on

Pass 24 May 2012 64,926 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 64,926 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 55,906 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 ZFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

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

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