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GP08 HLX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,566 mi
Last recorded82,566 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 82,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 82,566 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,091 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk out sidewall still ok

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front discs wearing lip on discs slight

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2024 79,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute on dash display (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has a chunk out sidewall still ok

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front discs wearing lip on discs slight

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear discs wearing lip on discs

Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,931 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts & both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

both rear exhaust silencer heat shields insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2023 73,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts & both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

both rear exhaust silencer heat shields insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2022 69,337 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 62,200 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 61,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,238 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 52,475 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 49,211 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 46,412 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 42,869 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 24 May 2014 37,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 32,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 28,267 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 22,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GP08 HLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP08 HLX, 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 GP08 HLX registered?

GP08 HLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is GP08 HLX safe to buy?

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