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GV08 FAB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,624 mi
Last recorded92,624 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 FAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 92,624 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 89,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 86,163 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 79,420 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 79,420 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,950 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 73,953 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,016 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 72,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has small cut

Fail 5 Dec 2018 65,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 60,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall has a cut not deep enough to reach the ply or cord's.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,688 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 53,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 47,986 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,144 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2012 26,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,738 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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GV08 FAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV08 FAB, 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 GV08 FAB registered?

GV08 FAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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