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GU08 MKF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,101 mi
Last recorded169,101 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 169,101 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 163,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear no plates. (0.1 (b))

parking brake only just met requirements.

Fail 12 Dec 2023 163,981 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear no plates. (0.1 (b))

parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 161,790 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 157,611 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 157,606 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 154,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 152,045 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 152,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 145,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 139,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 136,082 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both near side and off side (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 129,492 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 129,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 117,881 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,359 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,984 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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GU08 MKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

GU08 MKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GU08 MKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 MKF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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