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KY08 YMR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,656 mi
Last recorded130,656 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 YMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 130,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 127,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 127,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 120,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,567 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,618 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 81,106 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S front tyre rim protector badly damaged on outer sidewall

N/S rear tyre slight damage to rim protector on outer sidewall

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,523 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S front tyre rim protector badly damaged on outer sidewall

N/S rear tyre slight damage to rim protector on outer sidewall

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs showing signs of wear

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres have cuts in side walls but not deep enough to reach cords

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,437 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,823 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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KY08 YMR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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