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GP08 LRE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,580 mi
Last recorded158,580 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 LRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 158,580 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 158,580 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 150,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 148,182 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 148,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 138,909 miles

warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2020 137,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 129,705 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 119,801 miles

Front both front tyre damage to side walls

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 4 Jan 2017 111,583 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 111,583 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All 4 tyres under inflated

Pass 5 Jan 2016 105,923 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,631 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,715 miles

Both front tyres inner sidewalls starting split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,715 miles

Both front tyres inner sidewalls starting split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,273 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 64,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,183 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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GP08 LRE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GP08 LRE, 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 GP08 LRE registered?

GP08 LRE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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