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GY08 WXE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

241,416 mi
Last recorded241,416 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 241,416 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute side repeater (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 233,909 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 233,909 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 227,425 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 227,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 217,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished and wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2020 210,879 miles

Both front ant roll bar link, ball joint covers poor

Front Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2019 200,560 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 200,560 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking low pressure pipe onto high pressure pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 187,698 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 174,865 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads wearing to limit of 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 162,614 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 154,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 142,390 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 130,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,643 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,927 miles

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

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

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 WXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

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

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