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B7 LYS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,017 mi
Last recorded52,017 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2023 52,017 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 51,698 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 51,292 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 51,213 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Dec 2018 51,040 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,763 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,344 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 49,663 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,856 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,156 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,455 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 21,655 miles

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

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

offside front foglamp inop

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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B7 LYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B7 LYS, 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 B7 LYS registered?

B7 LYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is B7 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 LYS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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