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GV08 YYL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,460 mi
Last recorded77,460 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 YYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 77,460 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 62,185 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 62,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 57,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 54,381 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 47,556 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 43,984 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 41,318 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 39,037 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,553 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 35,297 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 33,097 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,402 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,143 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 17,016 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 YYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

GV08 YYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GV08 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 YYL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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