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M3 GWE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,354 mi
Last recorded103,354 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 GWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 103,354 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 98,918 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 95,209 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,852 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 87,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,584 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,897 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,280 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,491 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 61,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,170 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,170 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,723 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,055 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,228 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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M3 GWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M3 GWE, 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 M3 GWE registered?

M3 GWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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