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GL08 MOF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,012 mi
Last recorded139,012 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 MOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 139,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 133,448 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 133,448 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 117,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 117,090 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,319 miles

Both rear tyres at 3mm of tread

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,778 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 81,279 miles

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

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

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 MOF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL08 MOF registered?

GL08 MOF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GL08 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 MOF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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