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LO08 GDK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,728 mi
Last recorded89,728 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 89,728 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 89,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,864 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 85,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,135 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrsion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 78,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 74,204 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,293 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 66,293 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,543 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,156 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,871 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,959 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,826 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,121 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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LO08 GDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LO08 GDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO08 GDK registered?

LO08 GDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LO08 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 GDK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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