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GU08 FKR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,881 mi
Last recorded134,881 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 FKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 134,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 123,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,325 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 91,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 73,298 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 73,295 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front 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 9 Apr 2019 69,235 miles

Tyre pressure warning

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,503 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,868 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,285 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 55,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,067 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 45,702 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2013 40,562 miles

front flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,385 miles

Nearside dorr mirror glass broken

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,426 miles

Front 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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GU08 FKR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GU08 FKR, 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 GU08 FKR registered?

GU08 FKR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GU08 FKR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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