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LL08 YYX

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,344 mi
Last recorded65,344 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 65,344 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 59,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 54,456 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 54,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,846 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 52,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,963 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall cuts/scuffs

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 49,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both/damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres have sidewall cuts/scuffs

Fail 6 Aug 2020 49,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both/damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres have sidewall cuts/scuffs

Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,266 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 45,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall scuffs/cuts

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jul 2018 45,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall scuffs/cuts

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

lower under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,931 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,903 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 37,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,549 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 27,101 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 27,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 23,038 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,797 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 YYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LL08 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

LL08 YYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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