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AX08 YJV

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,714 mi
Last recorded94,714 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 YJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 94,714 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 91,304 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 87,762 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 84,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 80,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Fail 10 Jun 2021 77,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both outer rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 72,598 miles

Front inner discs slightly corroded.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

The OSR tyre is perished between the treads.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 65,757 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing thin on centre tread.

o/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,588 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 59,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 52,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,343 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,309 miles

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

N/S/F anti roll bar link cover split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

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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AX08 YJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AX08 YJV, 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 AX08 YJV registered?

AX08 YJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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