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GV08 WRU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,148 mi
Last recorded140,148 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 140,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 140,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 138,801 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 137,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 136,247 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 135,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 134,634 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 134,364 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 7 Apr 2020 133,769 miles

Handbrake warning light sometimes stays on.

Very slight bind on the o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Apr 2019 132,732 miles

PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STICKS ON

Pass 3 May 2018 131,896 miles

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT STICKS ON

Fail 1 May 2018 131,892 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT STICKS ON

Pass 22 May 2017 130,376 miles

Nearside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGES AND CRACKING

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED

Offside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGES AND CRACKING

Pass 23 May 2016 129,335 miles

Nearside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE ,,225/40/18/92Y EXTRA LOAD CONTI

Offside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE

TRACKING

Pass 10 Jun 2015 128,076 miles

Showing parking light fault on dash no fault found

both front tyres low on edge

Pass 30 May 2014 117,497 miles

Tracking

Both front tyres low on edge ,,,225/40/r18/92y conti ,,,extra load

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 102,554 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 102,554 miles

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

Both rear tyres inner sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,968 miles

Offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting suggest replacement 225/40/zr18/92y p zero

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

Pass 19 May 2011 60,934 miles

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 WRU 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 WRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV08 WRU registered?

GV08 WRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is GV08 WRU safe to buy?

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