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GU08 NYD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,209 mi
Last recorded77,209 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 NYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 77,209 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,527 miles

front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2024 67,328 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 61,060 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 60,781 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 52,948 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,813 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,872 miles

Front both brake hose ferrules/pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,157 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 41,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,856 miles

fuel cap strap missing

both front brake pipes corroded

both side repeater lenses slightly condensed

nearside front tyre wearing on edges + cuts on outer wall

offside front tyre wearing on edges + perishing on outer edge + cut on outer wall

offside rear side lights slightly affected by indicator

windscreen cracked lower left

Pass 17 Aug 2017 31,054 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 29,793 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has split to inner sidewall but no cords/ply visible

Pass 19 May 2015 25,593 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 25,590 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2014 22,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 22,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,184 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 15,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,554 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 NYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GU08 NYD, 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 NYD registered?

GU08 NYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GU08 NYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 NYD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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