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M200 GJS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,904 mi
Last recorded96,904 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 GJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,904 miles

Central Rear Lower part of rear bumper slightly loose

Front Bonnet struts weak

Nearside Front Bumper and inner wing partly detached

Fail 21 Nov 2025 96,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower part of rear bumper slightly loose

Front Bonnet struts weak

Nearside Front Bumper and inner wing partly detached

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,194 miles

Front Gas struts on bonnet weak, do not hold fully open

Nearside Front Bumper, wing and inner wing have some damage

Offside Front One bulb out in front sidelight

Rear Lower portion of rear bumper slightly detatched

Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,650 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,071 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,667 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 79,662 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,406 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,338 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,291 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 63,058 miles

Nearside Front spotlight lens damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 52,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 32,167 miles

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

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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M200 GJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M200 GJS, 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 M200 GJS registered?

M200 GJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is M200 GJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M200 GJS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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