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GK08 ZPO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,736 mi
Last recorded76,736 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ZPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 76,736 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Dec 2024 72,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyrewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyrewall/edge! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyrewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Stone chips damage centre of windscreen!

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer tyrewall/edge! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 68,581 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 66,211 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,785 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tary fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2021 62,673 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 60,910 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,048 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 56,693 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 56,693 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,808 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 15,559 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 11,599 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 6,464 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 5,111 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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GK08 ZPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GK08 ZPO, 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 GK08 ZPO registered?

GK08 ZPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GK08 ZPO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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