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GV08 UWU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,519 mi
Last recorded136,519 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 136,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 131,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 124,354 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 117,447 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 117,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/30zr19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2020 110,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 May 2020 110,596 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,309 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 91,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 tracmak (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 89,260 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 89,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,795 miles

both front tyres splitting on side walls and wearing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,259 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 80,259 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,672 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,020 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,357 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,902 miles

Both front and n\s rear wheel rims have flat spots

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

GV08 UWU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for GV08 UWU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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