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LB08 YKP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,269 mi
Last recorded114,269 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 YKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 114,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 114,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 106,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlight damaged

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 100,676 miles

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

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

small chip in windscreen. not affecting drivers vision.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,268 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 89,342 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 82,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner side light not working

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 75,549 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lense Broken,

Nearside Front 2nd Position Lamp, Not Working. Non Obligatory.

Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,872 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lense Broken.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,806 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 48,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,197 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 25,414 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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LB08 YKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LB08 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

LB08 YKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LB08 YKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 YKP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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