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PJ08 GVX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,358 mi
Last recorded135,358 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2022 135,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 130,881 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 113,583 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 108,545 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 103,148 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 97,540 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 93,366 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 85,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 68,231 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 48,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,499 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 GVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

PJ08 GVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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