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GY08 MYX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,121 mi
Last recorded75,121 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 MYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 75,121 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 66,585 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 64,423 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full access

Fail 27 Jan 2024 64,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main steel to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full access

Pass 21 Jan 2023 62,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 59,471 miles

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 27 Feb 2021 56,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Mar 2020 54,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight corrosion at exhaust system . had a temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 20 Mar 2019 52,817 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 52,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,458 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 48,644 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 48,643 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,934 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 38,520 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 38,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 33,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 33,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,682 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,202 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 18,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GY08 MYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MYX, 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 MYX registered?

GY08 MYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is GY08 MYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 MYX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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