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GY08 NGV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,335 mi
Last recorded71,335 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 71,335 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

nsf tyre wearing close to legal limit

osf light lens damaged

slight play in both front wheel bearings

suspension and chassis corroding

Fail 11 May 2026 71,335 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front light lens damaged

both front wheel bearings have slight play

brake pipes coated

suspension and chassis corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,551 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 7 Mar 2025 68,550 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2024 65,629 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

chip in windscreen

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 6 Mar 2024 65,629 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes have protective coatings

chip in windscreen

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,279 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

front brake discs wearing

osf tyre wearing on edges

osr inner cv boot deteriroorating

osr shocker casing corroding

osr tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

slight play in ns rack

Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,318 miles

brake pipes corroding and have protective coatings

engine and outer sill covers fitted

osf headlamp lens damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2022 60,316 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes corroding and have protective coatings

engine and outer sill covers fitted

osf headlamp lens damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2020 56,573 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2020 56,572 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nsr tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. osf tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine, under and sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,975 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

Fail 4 Apr 2019 51,974 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. ns (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres close to legal limit

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,537 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,855 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Mar 2017 42,855 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 38,367 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,309 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 36,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 33,596 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,108 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 27,555 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 NGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NGV, 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 NGV registered?

GY08 NGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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