MOT Status
ValidMileage
142,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring view of components
adv n/sf tyre worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
GR08 VMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 GR08 VMZ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GR08 VMZ?
You can check the full history of GR08 VMZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GR08 VMZ registered?
GR08 VMZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.
Is GR08 VMZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for GR08 VMZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GR08 VMZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GR08 VMZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.