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GV08 SUH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,066 mi
Last recorded141,066 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 141,066 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 134,109 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 126,978 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2022 119,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 112,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 106,662 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 101,321 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 101,317 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,200 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,643 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,277 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 82,277 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,746 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,354 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 SUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 GV08 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

GV08 SUH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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