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AA08 JYR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,403 mi
Last recorded161,403 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 161,403 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 153,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osf/nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 138,765 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 114,505 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 114,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 95,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 86,943 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 86,942 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,285 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,796 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,276 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,539 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,008 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 26,394 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 17,921 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AA08 JYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AA08 JYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AA08 JYR registered?

AA08 JYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AA08 JYR safe to buy?

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