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GU08 MKD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,104 mi
Last recorded80,104 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 MKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 80,104 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 80,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 78,310 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 78,310 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 75,891 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 75,891 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 71,565 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2022 68,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 64,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 56,540 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 56,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 51,210 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated and bald on outer edge

Offside Front wiper deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre has outer wall damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,798 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain component

Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,716 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre badley worn

Pass 20 Apr 2013 28,921 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut,s in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GU08 MKD, 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

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What year was GU08 MKD registered?

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

Is GU08 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 MKD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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