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P16 GMM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,119 mi
Last recorded104,119 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 GMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 104,119 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Fail 11 Dec 2025 104,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Main beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Pass 5 Dec 2024 100,803 miles

Rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 16 Dec 2023 98,074 miles

Front window wash poor ,

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 94,074 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 88,745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 85,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,220 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,035 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 62,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 48,076 miles

both front tyres slightly cracked and nearside front tyre wall slightly scuffed

front brake discs lipped

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

front to rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,962 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 47,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

o/s rear brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,938 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,964 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,378 miles

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

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

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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P16 GMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P16 GMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P16 GMM registered?

P16 GMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is P16 GMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 GMM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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