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GL08 VYU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,618 mi
Last recorded77,618 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 77,618 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 77,618 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 74,699 miles

Front Pads low

Pass 16 Nov 2023 67,428 miles

Front pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2022 61,535 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 61,510 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 57,979 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,959 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 53,276 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,180 miles

Both front tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,411 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,232 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

GL08 VYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is GL08 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 VYU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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