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GY08 WYA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,165 mi
Last recorded158,165 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 158,165 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 144,434 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 144,434 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 135,951 miles

heavy black smoke from exhaust

service due light on

Pass 31 May 2017 123,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 111,267 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,692 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,333 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,785 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 63,212 miles

FUEL CONDITIONER ADVISED DUE TO DENSE BLACK SMOKE CLEARED B4 TEST .

N/S REAR TYRE HAS WORN TO MARKERTS.,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,711 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 55,476 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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)

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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GY08 WYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY08 WYA, 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 GY08 WYA registered?

GY08 WYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 WYA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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