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GP08 LXV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,553 mi
Last recorded142,553 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 LXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 142,553 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 142,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 136,179 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 136,179 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 128,570 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear all suspension arm bushes showing wear

Rear silencer heat shield loose not likely to fall

covers to underside not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 26 Jul 2023 128,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear all suspension arm bushes showing wear

Rear silencer heat shield loose not likely to fall

covers to underside not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jul 2022 120,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All trailing and radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,529 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,337 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear above rear undertray. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 89,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted obscuring items under vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,265 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 78,259 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 69,735 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,755 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 52,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 39,159 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,959 miles

O/S/F Fog lamp smashed

Vehicle has non standard hid headlight system fitted and control units are insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2012 31,959 miles

O/S/F Fog lamp smashed

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

Vehicle has non standard hid headlight system fitted and control units are insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2011 24,332 miles

n\s and o\s front tyres nearing limit and starting to perish

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 LXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

GP08 LXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is GP08 LXV safe to buy?

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