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GL08 JKU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,997 mi
Last recorded169,997 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 169,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 169,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 155,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 147,632 miles

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

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

rear park brake cable bracket broken

Fail 28 Jun 2023 147,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear park brake cable bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2022 129,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in centre of windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 129,545 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in centre of windscreen ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 117,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 106,791 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 106,791 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both nearside and offside tyres worn. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,510 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 89,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,273 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,403 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 51,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Rigid pipe (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 11 Apr 2016 46,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,758 miles

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 tyres lightly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,573 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,094 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,826 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,751 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 JKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

GL08 JKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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