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R50 GTT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,500 mi
Last recorded111,500 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 GTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 111,500 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 110,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 107,395 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2024 107,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,027 miles

Nearside rear side lights dim

Fail 21 Dec 2022 106,024 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture centre rear pipes corroded to excess (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3/16 metal (under wing) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 104,354 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 104,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,138 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,957 miles

offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2019 99,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 96,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,517 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,739 miles

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

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

nearside rear lights slightly dim

two child seats fitted to rear seats

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,867 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,405 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,001 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside front tyre has two cuts in outer wall.Cords not exposed

Fail 31 Aug 2011 34,001 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has two cuts in outer wall.Cords not exposed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R50 GTT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R50 GTT, 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 R50 GTT registered?

R50 GTT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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