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DX08 YCG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,172 mi
Last recorded100,172 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 YCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 100,172 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,926 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE LEAKING FLUID AND WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

Fail 21 Nov 2024 93,926 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS ARE LEAKING FLUID AND WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING IS CORRODED

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,271 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING IS CORRODED AT BASE

Pass 17 Nov 2022 88,454 miles

CORROSION IS VISIBLE IN SEVERAL PLACES UNDER CAR

DUE TO AGE OF CAR GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,797 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,684 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 30 Oct 2019 78,619 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AND HAVE ONLY JUST PASSED THE MOT

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,136 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 75,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 70,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 70,521 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,887 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 62,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,453 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 55,453 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,327 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 45,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,260 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 37,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,124 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,563 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 20,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,098 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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DX08 YCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX08 YCG, 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 DX08 YCG registered?

DX08 YCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2008.

Is DX08 YCG safe to buy?

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