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KY08 YYJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,635 mi
Last recorded100,635 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 YYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,635 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 94,462 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 94,462 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 85,619 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,108 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 74,018 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 65,188 miles

under trays fitted

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,957 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on its outer wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,169 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)

both front tyres deteriorated

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 YYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

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

Is KY08 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 YYJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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