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8 YTU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,110 mi
Last recorded145,110 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 YTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 145,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 145,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 134,354 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 125,334 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 115,759 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 106,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2021 100,418 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2019 91,906 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 87,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,299 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 83,299 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not securing in its housing (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,127 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 67,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,127 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 48,790 miles

n/s/r tyre is on 3mm tread

rear pads are 60 percent worn

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,120 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,406 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 32,287 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 24,833 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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8 YTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 8 YTU, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8 YTU registered?

8 YTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2007.

Is 8 YTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 YTU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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