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GU08 VLB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,131 mi
Last recorded69,131 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 69,131 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 67,567 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 66,672 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,048 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 56,112 miles

Outstanding manufacturers safety recall found

Pass 11 Feb 2021 52,428 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 52,427 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Showing white to rear (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,031 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 41,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 32,999 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 29,304 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,442 miles

wiper blades smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres perishing.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 17,408 miles

all tyres various scuffs/cuts/cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,478 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 VLB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VLB, 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 VLB registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU08 VLB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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