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GP58 GFE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,769 mi
Last recorded153,769 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP58 GFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 153,769 miles

Offside Front bumper slight damaged but fully secure

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 152,686 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 150,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 150,306 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 148,610 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 148,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 145,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 143,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge, 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm centre tread, 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on/close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 143,511 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge, 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm centre tread, 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on/close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 141,704 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit of 1.5mm material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 141,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit of 1.5mm material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 134,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 132,227 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 132,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 131,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 131,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 129,747 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,016 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly (above nearside rear suspension

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,908 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,749 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,857 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GP58 GFE 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 GP58 GFE, 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 GP58 GFE registered?

GP58 GFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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