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GP08 PXS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,941 mi
Last recorded114,941 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 PXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 114,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 109,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 101,637 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,694 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

rear sub frame corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 17 Jun 2022 87,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear sub frame corroded o/s and n/s

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 70,722 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 70,722 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 65,402 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 54,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 40,547 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 40,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 30,700 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting down

Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,178 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,513 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,397 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,852 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 PXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

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

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