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GV08 WRW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,529 mi
Last recorded160,529 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 160,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 154,590 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 154,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 144,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 138,595 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 138,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom rear arm ball joint excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to ear both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Jacking block point missing.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall of the tyre, tyre down to 2.8mm.(245/40/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail at centre thread, starting to ear both edges. (225/45/17) ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut outer sidewall of the tyre, tyre down to 2.8mm. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, around axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 129,294 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items underside

Fail 11 Oct 2019 129,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items underside

Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,482 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 118,482 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 106,149 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,719 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,972 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,429 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,433 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,819 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,291 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 WRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

GV08 WRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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