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GY08 SXF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

110,286 mi
Last recorded110,286 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 110,286 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2026 105,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on offside outer advise attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 95,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside side repeater light intensity reduced only partly working

Fail 9 Jan 2025 95,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside side repeater light intensity reduced only partly working

Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,262 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,764 miles

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

park brake 16% (min allowed)

Pass 12 Aug 2022 83,283 miles

park brake 16%

rear tyres worn

Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,090 miles

park brake 16%

Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 71,471 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque arm ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 71,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque arm ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 68,475 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 64,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 58,726 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 52,672 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 45,982 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 45,982 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 May 2013 38,670 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 May 2013 38,670 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,003 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 19 Apr 2012 29,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 May 2011 21,796 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,457 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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GY08 SXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GY08 SXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY08 SXF registered?

GY08 SXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is GY08 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 SXF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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