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GV08 WRK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,667 mi
Last recorded112,667 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 112,667 miles

Central Rear brake backing plate heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate heavily corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 112,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear brake backing plate heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 107,860 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some component's

Pass 2 Oct 2024 104,107 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 104,107 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 100,122 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,879 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2021 88,462 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 82,144 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 78,026 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,031 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10MM (4.1.E.1)

SILL COVERS & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Dec 2016 64,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

UNDER TRAYS & SILL COVERS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,942 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS FITTED

FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,354 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 46,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 32,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 21,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 16,664 miles

offside front tyre dig in sidewall

Fail 30 May 2012 16,664 miles

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

offside front tyre dig in sidewall

Pass 4 May 2011 11,114 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 WRK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

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

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