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LN08 YDJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,328 mi
Last recorded58,328 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 YDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 58,328 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 58,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 54,445 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 53,237 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 51,457 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,272 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,058 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,052 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,395 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,111 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,463 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,656 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,514 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,540 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 YDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

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

Is LN08 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN08 YDJ 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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