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GL08 ZBT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,212 mi
Last recorded31,212 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 ZBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 31,212 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 25,508 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 24,713 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 24,192 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 23,751 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 23,166 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 22,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 22,091 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,941 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 19,232 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 18,277 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 16,953 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)

Pass 30 May 2013 14,045 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,229 miles

advise front brake discs lipped.

advise stone chips front screen.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 9,363 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 ZBT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

GL08 ZBT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is GL08 ZBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 ZBT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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