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GV08 YAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,272 mi
Last recorded156,272 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 156,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 146,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp broken (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 137,423 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 132,362 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 126,950 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 116,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 109,779 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0MM ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,871 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,539 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,249 miles

rear seats folded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 53,600 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,202 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,962 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 YAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YAJ, 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 YAJ registered?

GV08 YAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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