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MA08 GZJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,290 mi
Last recorded111,290 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 GZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 111,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 111,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 107,319 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2019 107,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump inop (3.5 (a))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2018 96,603 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 92,668 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 92,668 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,842 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 85,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Central exhaust showing corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre showing shoulder wear

undertrays fitted obscuring various components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,123 miles

error id 56bb14b8085c7 at log on

exhaust showing corrosion rear hanger insecure

off side front seat belt webbing / lower slight fraying

rear brake pads looking low , road wheels to be removed for a thorough inspection asap.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,938 miles

brake linings to be checked all round.

exhaust has corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,492 miles

slight damage n/s centre sill

vehicle has had wheel tracking.

very slight knock comeing from n/s/f suspention when doing brakes check.

Fail 12 Feb 2014 62,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight damage n/s centre sill

vehicle has had wheel tracking.

very slight knock comeing from n/s/f suspention when doing brakes check.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,660 miles

emissions co 0.04 hc 19ppm lambda 1.00

n/s o/s body work has damage

Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has deep cut but no cord showing

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,693 miles

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

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 GZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MA08 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

MA08 GZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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