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GL08 AFN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,537 mi
Last recorded134,537 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 AFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 134,537 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,045 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 130,045 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 125,474 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,229 miles

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 edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 96,706 miles

Chip in front screen

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 90,280 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,377 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 67,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,782 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,550 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,089 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,666 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,659 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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GL08 AFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GL08 AFN, 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 GL08 AFN registered?

GL08 AFN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is GL08 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 AFN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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