MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL08 DCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 GL08 DCY, 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 DCY registered?
GL08 DCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2008.
Is GL08 DCY safe to buy?
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