MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON
Handbrake warning light sometimes stays on.
Very slight bind on the o/s/r brake
PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STICKS ON
HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT STICKS ON
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT STICKS ON
Nearside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGES AND CRACKING
Nearside Rear TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED
Offside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGES AND CRACKING
Nearside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE ,,225/40/18/92Y EXTRA LOAD CONTI
Offside Front TYRE LOW ON EDGE
TRACKING
Showing parking light fault on dash no fault found
both front tyres low on edge
Tracking
Both front tyres low on edge ,,,225/40/r18/92y conti ,,,extra load
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres inner sidewall damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear tyres inner sidewall damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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