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GO08 ERL

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,269 mi
Last recorded82,269 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO08 ERL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 82,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 76,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 76,076 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,775 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 60,282 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 60,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,910 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2023 47,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 34,608 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 50,937 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on outer edges.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 9 Dec 2021 24,514 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 22,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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GO08 ERL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 GO08 ERL, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GO08 ERL registered?

GO08 ERL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is GO08 ERL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO08 ERL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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