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GY08 WYK

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,379 mi
Last recorded87,379 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,379 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 87,379 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 80,429 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,503 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 70,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 66,390 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 66,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres cracking to tyre cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,653 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 63,648 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,589 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 60,583 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,399 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,511 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,451 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre is perished

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2014 46,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from the o/s rear brake when the wheel is rotated

o/s front tyre is perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,894 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advance wear in the n/s front track control arm ball joint

panels are scuffed

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,027 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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GY08 WYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY08 WYK, 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 WYK registered?

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

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