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EF08 YPC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,925 mi
Last recorded96,925 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 YPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 96,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 89,329 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 84,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 77,232 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,082 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,184 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 61,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 51,469 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 44,787 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 44,787 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 39,277 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 33,761 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 33,760 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 27,930 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 27,930 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2012 22,500 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pads worn to mot limit

Pass 26 May 2011 16,955 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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EF08 YPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF08 YPC, 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 EF08 YPC registered?

EF08 YPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EF08 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 YPC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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