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JY05 OTY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,644 mi
Last recorded102,644 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY05 OTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 102,644 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,231 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 96,227 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 87,881 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & nearside rear (also cracking ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 87,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & nearside rear (also cracking ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 80,919 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 77,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,498 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 74,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 70,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,692 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near Side & Off Side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,874 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,470 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,762 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 47,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 17,168 miles

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

Offside Front 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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JY05 OTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JY05 OTY, 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 JY05 OTY registered?

JY05 OTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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