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GP57 AMV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 AMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,699 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 98,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front diagonal arm front bushes perished but no excessive movement.

Pass 28 Nov 2024 97,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 95,748 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,191 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 92,746 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 92,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,723 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,641 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,210 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,195 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,211 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,183 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,525 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 38,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,033 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on edges - recommend early replacement

loose piece of plastic near serpentine belts

Fail 6 Jan 2012 31,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn heavily on edges - recommend early replacement

loose piece of plastic near serpentine belts

Pass 31 Dec 2010 21,377 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre cut to cords and leaking

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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GP57 AMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP57 AMV, 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 GP57 AMV registered?

GP57 AMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2008.

Is GP57 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 AMV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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