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AM06 BYE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,648 mi
Last recorded117,648 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM06 BYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 117,648 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 117,001 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 115,829 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 115,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 110,742 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 110,742 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 110,429 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,905 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 108,905 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 14 Mar 2018 98,057 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,363 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 79,549 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 69,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 46,872 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,301 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 25,181 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,804 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 22,804 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AM06 BYE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AM06 BYE, 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

How do I check the history of AM06 BYE?

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What year was AM06 BYE registered?

AM06 BYE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is AM06 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM06 BYE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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