MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine cover and under trays fitted restricting testers view
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Engine cover and under trays fitted restricting testers view
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint seperated (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint seperated (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Side repeater not working bad connection (1.4.A.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-v16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)
under trays & engine covers fitted restricting testers view
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)
under trays & engine covers fitted restricting testers view
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Both front tyres,treads are wearing on outer edges,possibly tracking?
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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GY08 VWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?
GY08 VWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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