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EA08 YVM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,952 mi
Last recorded119,952 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 119,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2020 108,923 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body & engine covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Fail 4 Oct 2020 108,923 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

under body & engine covers fitted limiting full inspection of some areas

Pass 15 Oct 2019 101,601 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip on screen

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2018 90,260 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Sep 2018 90,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2017 76,298 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 76,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 65,855 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 58,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 50,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 43,072 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 31 May 2012 36,222 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,243 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers 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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EA08 YVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA08 YVM, 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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EA08 YVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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