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GW04 GAW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,232 mi
Last recorded58,232 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 GAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,232 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 58,221 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,398 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 56,381 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge, chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side or little effect (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge, chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both Tyres and inner edges badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,465 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 52,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2017 43,885 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,796 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the edges and damage to the outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside edge to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,262 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre down to 3mm

Fail 27 Aug 2014 42,262 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre down to 3mm

Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,737 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,832 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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GW04 GAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GW04 GAW, 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 GW04 GAW registered?

GW04 GAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is GW04 GAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW04 GAW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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