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GU08 WLR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,896 mi
Last recorded79,896 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 79,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 78,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,227 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 68,615 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 64,376 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 64,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,303 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,996 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,104 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,573 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 50,537 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,170 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre nail in it and tread worn to indicators

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,499 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 WLR 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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

GU08 WLR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GU08 WLR 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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