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LN08 YDA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 YDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 89,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,014 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,020 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 68,006 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,440 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,017 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 39,050 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,250 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,006 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge - 205/55 R16 91W (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 26,752 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,173 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 17,589 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,104 miles

Nearside front tyre cut in tread (no exposed ply)

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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LN08 YDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LN08 YDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN08 YDA registered?

LN08 YDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is LN08 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN08 YDA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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