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GP08 MXR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,081 mi
Last recorded201,081 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 MXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 201,081 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 201,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All steering and suspension components corroded

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 190,764 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front slight play ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 190,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper joint of both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Lower of both arms (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear light and bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2023 181,436 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside side repeater lens missing

Fail 7 Jun 2023 181,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 31 Jul 2022 173,583 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 173,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner brake pads getting low

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))

just passed service brake efficiency

Pass 21 Jun 2021 163,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate insecure

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2021 163,408 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate insecure

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2020 148,815 miles

front registration plate damaged and deteriorated but still readable

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight pay in both front anti roll bar linkages

Fail 24 Jun 2020 148,815 miles

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

front registration plate damaged and deteriorated but still readable

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight pay in both front anti roll bar linkages

Pass 24 Jun 2019 133,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material areas front /rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front knocking noise !!!?

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

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

just passed parking brake efficiency

Pass 20 Jun 2018 119,143 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge !!!

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

under tray damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2018 119,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge !!!

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside/nearside (1.1.11 (c))

under tray damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,838 miles

although the parking brake has passed the requirements the offside reading was below the nearside and didn't lock, may require investigation

difficulty assessing rear brake pipes due to coating of grease

slight damage to windscreen within limits

under-body plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,309 miles

difficulty assessing rear brake pipes due to coating of grease

nearside rear brake dust plate corroded

note, under-body plastic covers fitted

slight damage to windscreen within limits

Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,780 miles

n/s rear brake dirt cover corroded

o/s and n/s front o/s and n/s rear brake pipe ends surface corrosion

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,364 miles

Offside rear brake back plate touching brake disc

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 90,364 miles

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

Offside rear brake back plate touching brake disc

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 70,288 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 59,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,960 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

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 MXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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