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OV08 GYY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,052 mi
Last recorded146,052 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 146,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 146,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 133,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,087 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,568 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 101,054 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides front arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,670 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 87,670 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 83,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall damage and nail in main tread

outer sills plastic covers fitted

slight play in steering

Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,558 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall damage and nail in main tread

outer sills plastic covers fitted

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,354 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,244 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 48,652 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge + outer wall cut

Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,894 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 GYY 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 80%.

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 OV08 GYY, 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 GYY registered?

OV08 GYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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