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GY08 UAG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,365 mi
Last recorded81,365 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 81,365 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 81,325 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2024 76,100 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 76,081 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,563 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 70,454 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 68,103 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2017 65,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,023 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 54,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,439 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 35,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 28,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 18,885 miles

Advise slight surface corrosion on front inside brake discs.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

GY08 UAG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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