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GP08 WCA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,369 mi
Last recorded171,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 WCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 171,369 miles

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 170,199 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 170,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

noise on nearside rear handbrake shoes inside disc

Pass 8 Mar 2019 147,899 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 147,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,914 miles

O/S/F and Both rear tyre 70% worn

Pass 26 Nov 2016 115,463 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 101,660 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 101,659 miles

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

under tray fitted

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 96,695 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,921 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,301 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 WCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

GP08 WCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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