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GL08 HGY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,928 mi
Last recorded151,928 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 151,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smudging (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 151,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smudging (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 146,433 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 146,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 140,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper is damaged but there is no sharp edges

Pass 28 May 2016 134,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2016 134,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside and nearside front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2015 127,993 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 120,952 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 120,952 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 May 2013 106,382 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 106,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2012 98,539 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 84,444 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 HGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

GL08 HGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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