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GX08 RSY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,774 mi
Last recorded129,774 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 RSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 129,774 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2025 114,901 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel binding but not excessively

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Trays & Floor Covers Obscuring some Testable Items

Fail 7 Feb 2025 114,901 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel binding but not excessively

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Trays & Floor Covers Obscuring some Testable Items

Pass 27 Jan 2024 98,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,228 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 81,227 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

headlight washers inop

Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 71,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,439 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 57,391 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 52,247 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some parts

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,664 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,070 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,998 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,352 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,225 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts to inner side wall but less than 25mm and not down to cords

Offside rear tyre has small cuts to inner side wall but less than 25mm and not down to cords

Pass 17 Jun 2011 13,229 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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GX08 RSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX08 RSY, 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 GX08 RSY registered?

GX08 RSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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