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LN08 YDC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,140 mi
Last recorded85,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 YDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,140 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 85,140 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,900 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,375 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 78,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,147 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 70,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,411 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 67,411 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,140 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 53,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has an uneven wear on the inner and outer. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has an uneven wear on the inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 53,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has an uneven wear on the inner and outer. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has an uneven wear on the inner and outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2015 45,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 37,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,935 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 20,786 miles

Both front tyre tread sre slightly worn on the edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,601 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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LN08 YDC 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 72.2%.

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 LN08 YDC, 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 LN08 YDC registered?

LN08 YDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LN08 YDC safe to buy?

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