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MA08 GZD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,945 mi
Last recorded75,945 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 GZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,945 miles

tyres worn low-brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properly-suspension arm bushes perished slightly-

Pass 11 Feb 2021 75,905 miles

brake pipes to both front flexis surface corrosion-front brake discs and pads wearing low-x2 front tyres edges wearing low-wishbone bushes perished-

rear brake discs corroded/pitted-x2 rear coil springs corroded-all front ball joints slight lift-

Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,142 miles

x2 front tyres outer edges wearing low-exhaust flexi deteriorated-n/s/f/ suspension arm slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2019 73,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

x2 front tyres outer edges wearing low-exhaust flexi deteriorated-n/s/f/ suspension arm slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,011 miles

rear x2 tyres wearing low-front pads wearing low-

Pass 29 Sep 2017 62,517 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low-x2 rear tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,001 miles

all tyres worn low

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,756 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 30,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,944 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut outer tread area.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,262 miles

front brake discs vent holes blocked

front tyres uneven wear low tread on outer edges/possible front wheel alignment required

offside front bodywork damage

wheels outer rims 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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MA08 GZD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MA08 GZD, 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 MA08 GZD registered?

MA08 GZD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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