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EU08 YZL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,694 mi
Last recorded125,694 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 125,694 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 125,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 115,817 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 115,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 105,651 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 105,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,239 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 73,994 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 73,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 67,553 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 60,127 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 50,050 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,037 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 15,724 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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EU08 YZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EU08 YZL, 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 EU08 YZL registered?

EU08 YZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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