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KY08 YTL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,890 mi
Last recorded153,890 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 YTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 153,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Ride height sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Dashboard warning "Check rear tail/brake lights" - However all rear lights are working

Exhaust flexy is damaged, but not blowing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed ABS and Brake wear sensor wiring wrapped around brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 137,793 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 137,677 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 123,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 115,127 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 115,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose fouling on abs / brake warning wire

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 115,077 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Top tint in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Wiring hanging down over parking brake control (4.11 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose fouling on abs / brake warning wire

Offside Front Upper Macperson strut bearing slightly rough on rotation

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 108,903 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 100,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,712 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 91,712 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,137 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 78,137 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,526 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,592 miles

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

both sides front tyres inner walls slightly cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,520 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,028 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 43,724 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,724 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,792 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 YTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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