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GL08 DCY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,117 mi
Last recorded168,117 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 168,117 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 168,117 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 160,386 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 153,481 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 146,075 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 139,513 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 139,512 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,788 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 121,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 121,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 102,338 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 86,151 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 86,151 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 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.

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