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KY08 YYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,649 mi
Last recorded90,649 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 90,649 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 90,649 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,861 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 87,861 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective LENSES VERY FADED... (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle NEARSIDE LAGGING... (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,798 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED...

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.6mm LIMIT, CRACKED AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 84,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS IN TREAD AREA.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED...

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO 1.6mm LIMIT, CRACKED AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS AND VERY LOW ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 81,822 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DUST COVER SPLIT... (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS AND VERY LOW ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED.. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP CRACKS IN TREAD AREA.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 77,299 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 77,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,618 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 75,618 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 73,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush slight movement and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light bulb not working (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush slight movement and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 73,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush slight movement and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light bulb not working (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush slight movement and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,320 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 67,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,605 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 62,605 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 57,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,547 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,265 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,252 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,399 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 YYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YYZ, 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 YYZ registered?

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

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