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GX08 HWS

2008 Mercedes Unknown

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,282 mi
Last recorded62,282 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Unknown168,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 HWS
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 62,282 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 61,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 61,253 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2023 58,429 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 57,195 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,131 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 53,131 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 52,918 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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GX08 HWS is a 2008 Mercedes Unknown in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 168,632 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GX08 HWS registered?

GX08 HWS is a 2008 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is GX08 HWS safe to buy?

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