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LB08 YKF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,413 mi
Last recorded122,413 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 YKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 122,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 122,372 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminating (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 118,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside rear parking brake readings low

Pass 7 Dec 2023 114,942 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Dec 2023 114,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,953 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 110,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 106,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner 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) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,854 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 101,841 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Will not open from inside as well (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 94,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 94,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 R 17 91Y CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,761 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,055 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,382 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,486 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in offside front wheel bearing(slight)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,103 miles

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

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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LB08 YKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB08 YKF, 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 LB08 YKF registered?

LB08 YKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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