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AV57 YCB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,152 mi
Last recorded141,152 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 YCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 141,152 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,035 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 119,985 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 109,775 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front edge of the Tyre is worn

Pass 27 Feb 2016 103,817 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 103,817 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,758 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,552 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,021 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 49,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 34,205 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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AV57 YCB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV57 YCB, 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 AV57 YCB registered?

AV57 YCB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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The MOT history for AV57 YCB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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