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GV08 SUF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,051 mi
Last recorded190,051 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 SUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 190,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 190,027 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 179,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 168,916 miles

front brakes wearing thin

offside front brake pipe heavily corroded

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 24 May 2019 160,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 151,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just a pass (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 150,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material just a pass (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 139,556 miles

front brakes very low

offside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 139,530 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken spring colours (yellow yellow white ) (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brakes very low

offside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,457 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rears (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 120,555 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside side repeater incomplete but still functioning

Pass 26 Apr 2014 111,091 miles

both front and the offside rear tyres are very low on tread

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 111,054 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front and the offside rear tyres are very low on tread

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2013 101,225 miles

front brakes well worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 88,339 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 88,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,775 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 SUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV08 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

GV08 SUF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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