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GY08 UAD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,477 mi
Last recorded134,477 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 134,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Covers fitted masking testable items

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gear box cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 125,680 miles

Covers fitted masking testable items

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 125,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Covers fitted masking testable items

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 110,826 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 102,528 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn badly on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake backplates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 102,528 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn badly on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake backplates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,720 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively more than slight (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake backplates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 97,720 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively more than slight (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake backplates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,385 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective dirty/worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 87,850 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 31 Mar 2017 82,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 76,456 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 76,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,967 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,431 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,061 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2013 59,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,725 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,970 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 UAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UAD, 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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GY08 UAD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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