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GXI 833

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,937 mi
Last recorded37,937 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGXI 833
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 37,937 miles

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

Offside Front Wiper blade very slightly smearing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread yellow backing dull (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 36,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & has a small cut on outer sidewall 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 36,633 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 35,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 33,175 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 31,697 miles

i)Off side front tyre 94% worn (inner tread not visible) ii)front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 31,204 miles

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

Off side front tyre 80% worn

Fail 31 Aug 2016 31,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Off side front tyre 80% worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,951 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 23,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 19,615 miles

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 11 Sep 2012 16,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 12,747 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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GXI 833 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GXI 833, 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 GXI 833 registered?

GXI 833 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GXI 833 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GXI 833 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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