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AO08 YVT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,799 mi
Last recorded112,799 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 112,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,768 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 105,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs are heavily corroded

both nearside and 1 offside lower ball joint gaiters are split

offside rear suspension height sensor linkage is broken

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,809 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 87,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to front hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front tyres low and badley worn on the inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,634 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,178 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 63,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,890 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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AO08 YVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO08 YVT, 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 AO08 YVT registered?

AO08 YVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is AO08 YVT safe to buy?

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