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GU08 VLD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,604 mi
Last recorded104,604 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 104,604 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 100,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 95,259 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 81,379 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,886 miles

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 10 Feb 2022 76,886 miles

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

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,651 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 56,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,850 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,999 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,732 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,111 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,512 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 33,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both nearside front and nearside rear tyre walls have cuts in them

Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,260 miles

advise both nearside front and nearside rear tyre walls have cuts in them

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,400 miles

nearside rear tyre ,cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,419 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 23,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,908 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 VLD 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 84.2%.

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 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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

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

Is GU08 VLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 VLD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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