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GV08 YAG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,386 mi
Last recorded101,386 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 101,386 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

left and right cornering lights warning illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2025 89,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,037 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 65,037 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 53,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front plastic strut trim loose

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 37,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 25,684 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 25,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 23,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 19,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 16,591 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 11,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 10,075 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 9,231 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 8,398 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 6,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,029 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 YAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YAG, 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 YAG registered?

GV08 YAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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