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CU08 CYT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,713 mi
Last recorded103,713 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 103,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general suspension corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2026 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general suspension corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2025 92,962 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 92,962 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the Inner and Outer edges

Fail 9 Feb 2024 84,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the outer edge.

Offside Front Tyre is worn smooth on the Inner and Outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2mm)

Offside Rear Tyre is worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2mm0.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 74,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2mm)

Offside Rear Tyre is worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2mm0.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 67,816 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 66,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 64,467 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 61,556 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 58,556 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 4 Jul 2017 55,144 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

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 3 Aug 2015 48,471 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 48,471 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,046 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,349 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,482 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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CU08 CYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CU08 CYT, 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 CU08 CYT registered?

CU08 CYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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