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GY08 UJC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,912 mi
Last recorded122,912 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 102,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 94,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi to ridge very strong advisory (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 94,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi to ridge very strong advisory (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand\foot brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 74,764 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm large round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 74,764 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm large round bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 46,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,695 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,718 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 22 Feb 2013 29,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,881 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 22,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,115 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 UJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

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

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