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PJ08 GVD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,324 mi
Last recorded69,324 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 GVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 69,324 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 66,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 64,401 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 63,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 58,763 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 53,649 miles

Front Front registration plate delaminated.

Offside Rear OSR Brake Disc back plate corroded.

Fail 27 May 2021 53,649 miles

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

Front Front registration plate delaminated.

Offside Rear OSR Brake Disc back plate corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2020 52,405 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,881 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,166 miles

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,516 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,928 miles

both mirror indicator lenses filling with condensation

front wipers smear screen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 29,337 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,714 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 24,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,590 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,968 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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PJ08 GVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ08 GVD, 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 PJ08 GVD registered?

PJ08 GVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is PJ08 GVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 GVD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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