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G3 YMD

2008 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 YMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 109,279 miles

All Tyres wearing inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 103,981 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 98,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,357 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 93,288 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 93,286 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 36,339 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G3 YMD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G3 YMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G3 YMD registered?

G3 YMD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is G3 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 YMD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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