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LL08 YWX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,869 mi
Last recorded63,869 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 YWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 63,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 61,375 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 61,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 58,997 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,104 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,659 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 45,778 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,924 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 39,981 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,876 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,042 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 24,223 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 24,223 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2012 19,296 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 14,243 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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LL08 YWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LL08 YWX, 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 LL08 YWX registered?

LL08 YWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is LL08 YWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 YWX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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