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GV58 GZL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,210 mi
Last recorded74,210 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 GZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,210 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 69,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,094 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 61,362 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 60,316 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 60,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator o/s anfd n/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 58,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall badly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 58,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall badly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,325 miles

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

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 22 Feb 2019 52,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 48,724 miles

Offside Front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,417 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 41,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 37,778 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,778 miles

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,194 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 30,832 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,141 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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GV58 GZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV58 GZL, 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 GV58 GZL registered?

GV58 GZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is GV58 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV58 GZL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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