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KY08 JYW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,652 mi
Last recorded117,652 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 JYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 117,652 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,531 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,478 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,448 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,132 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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KY08 JYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KY08 JYW, 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 KY08 JYW registered?

KY08 JYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KY08 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 JYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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