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OV08 GXX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,325 mi
Last recorded136,325 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 GXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 136,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 135,795 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 125,308 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 125,308 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,091 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 120,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,188 miles

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

front tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Fail 2 Mar 2016 116,188 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,240 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 102,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,344 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,725 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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OV08 GXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OV08 GXX, 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 OV08 GXX registered?

OV08 GXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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