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G8 YSS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,631 mi
Last recorded141,631 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 YSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 141,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 138,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 136,506 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,642 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 129,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 129,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 126,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 124,025 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all underneath cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,833 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 116,873 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,761 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 106,295 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 100,377 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,552 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,505 miles

Nearside Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,633 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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G8 YSS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G8 YSS, 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 G8 YSS registered?

G8 YSS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is G8 YSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 YSS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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