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GP08 RDZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,194 mi
Last recorded157,194 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 157,194 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 137,057 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2017 118,423 miles

n/s/f outer side light not working

Pass 31 May 2016 94,555 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 94,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 91,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 91,044 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,115 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 64,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 41,713 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2012 38,229 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,963 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 RDZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

GP08 RDZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for GP08 RDZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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