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L123 GMC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,078 mi
Last recorded35,078 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 GMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 35,078 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 34,294 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 33,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 32,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 31,590 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 30,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,090 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 27,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 26,908 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and tray obscuring under side of components

Fail 10 Nov 2017 26,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35 R 18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and tray obscuring under side of components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 25,913 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall has sustained damage.

Some damage to front grille/bumper.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 25,913 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perishing.

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall has sustained damage.

Offside Headlamp aim too low Aim below base line. (1.8)

Some damage to front grille/bumper.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 24,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 145,129 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 145,129 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 18,777 miles

nearside front tyre has chipped sidewall

Fail 31 Oct 2013 18,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre has chipped sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2012 13,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre - worn shoulders, outer shoulder start to crack.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 9,559 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 9,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front bumper damaged

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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L123 GMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L123 GMC, 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 L123 GMC registered?

L123 GMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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