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GX08 WWE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,471 mi
Last recorded132,471 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 WWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 132,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 132,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 125,890 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm - front bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 125,890 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm - front bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 120,349 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 114,864 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 109,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 104,474 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 98,271 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,043 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 82,495 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 73,447 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,069 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 61,809 miles

Cut on o/s/f sidewall but not through to cords

Front brakes worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 54,750 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 47,141 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX08 WWE, 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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GX08 WWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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