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GU05 HAZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

261,416 mi
Last recorded261,416 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 HAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 261,416 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 261,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 253,404 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 253,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jul 2022 253,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS and ESP Inoperative (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod upper rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front n/s headlight different color to o/s possible bad earth

Pass 3 Jul 2021 228,161 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 228,159 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Undertray insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2020 217,654 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 217,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 173,064 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 173,054 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 144,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 144,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,667 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 109,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle aswell (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,795 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre close to limit and perished

Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,560 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,553 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,572 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,134 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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GU05 HAZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GU05 HAZ, 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 GU05 HAZ registered?

GU05 HAZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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