MOT Status
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107,203 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear heat shields loose
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear heat shields loose
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))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear nearside to offside on very limit replace asap (1.1.11 (c))
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Tyre obviously under inflated both rear tyres flat and possible run flat damage (5.2.3 (l))
t p m s warning on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear heat shield loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refitted bulbs in both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear heat shield loose
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear in fixing clips (1.1.11 (c))
hand brake release leaver loose but still working
screen chipped
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear in fixing clips (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))
hand brake release leaver loose but still working
screen chipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipes greased
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM , also worn more at edges and cracked on sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 3MM , also worn more at edges an cracked on side wall (4.1.E.1)
Sill covers and underguards fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
N/S/R tyre cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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GU08 VKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?
GU08 VKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2008.
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