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OV08 GYH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,001 mi
Last recorded141,001 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 GYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 141,001 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/f and n/s/r ()

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 133,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower rubbers-no play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slight cracking on outside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 133,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower rubbers-no play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slight cracking on outside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 128,296 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 125,405 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 125,405 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 123,878 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 118,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,046 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,089 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 96,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 96,534 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 91,022 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 91,022 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 80,945 miles

N/S/F mirror cracked

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,786 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,047 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 GYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GYH, 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 GYH registered?

OV08 GYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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