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GR57 JYL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,083 mi
Last recorded103,083 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 JYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 103,083 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,990 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 76,522 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 76,522 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 72,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 68,620 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 68,598 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,382 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 58,374 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2018 58,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 53,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators are faded advise replacement

nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,694 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 43,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,559 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge also has tears

Fail 17 Apr 2014 38,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge also has tears

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,551 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,220 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,678 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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GR57 JYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GR57 JYL, 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 GR57 JYL registered?

GR57 JYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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