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GWE 1V

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,323 mi
Last recorded72,323 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWE 1V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2026 72,323 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 65,421 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,828 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,483 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,673 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 56,174 miles

o/s/front +n/s/front+o/s/rear +n/s/rear tyre wear on edge

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,054 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,135 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,062 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,654 miles

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

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,732 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres detiorated on side walls

Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,557 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,770 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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GWE 1V 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 GWE 1V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GWE 1V registered?

GWE 1V is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is GWE 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWE 1V shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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