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GY08 UJN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,360 mi
Last recorded187,360 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 187,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 182,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 177,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 171,995 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 171,995 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 168,223 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 168,223 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside worn to 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp loose

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 159,619 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 142,151 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 142,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 125,854 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 112,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,547 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 95,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,370 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 77,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,252 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,562 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 48,947 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 27,957 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,957 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 27,803 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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 UJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UJN, 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 UJN registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY08 UJN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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