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GM08 CEO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,589 mi
Last recorded156,589 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM08 CEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 156,589 miles

STRONG ADVISE: nearside and offside front tyres worn/bald on inner edges

STRONG ADVISE: offside front brake pipe corroded/pitted(recommend replacing)

oil/fluid leak,unable to diagnose due to covers fitted(recommend investigation)

slight play in offside front ball joint

undertray/floor and sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 13 May 2019 156,377 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

STRONG ADVISE: nearside and offside front tyres worn/bald on inner edges

STRONG ADVISE: offside front brake pipe corroded/pitted(recommend replacing)

oil/fluid leak,unable to diagnose due to covers fitted(recommend investigation)

slight play in offside front ball joint

undertray/floor and sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2018 137,411 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 137,411 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil contaminated coolant. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 132,127 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 131,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 May 2016 118,544 miles

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth worn close to the legal limit (2mm)

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth worn close to the legal limit (2mm)

Fail 13 May 2016 118,121 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth worn close to the legal limit (2mm)

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth worn close to the legal limit (2mm)

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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GM08 CEO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GM08 CEO, 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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GM08 CEO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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