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GY08 MYU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,350 mi
Last recorded46,350 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 46,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 46,245 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged will not lock into position

Pass 10 May 2024 43,442 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged will not lock into position ()

Fail 1 May 2024 43,340 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged will not lock into position ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose will not lock into position (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 36,773 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 36,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning light on dashboard

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,654 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 34,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 33,716 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 33,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 30,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,934 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 28,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2016 27,568 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 24,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,082 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,853 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,371 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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GY08 MYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY08 MYU, 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 GY08 MYU registered?

GY08 MYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 MYU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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