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LN08 YDO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,770 mi
Last recorded164,770 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 YDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 164,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp glass is broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 164,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Foglamp glass is broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 159,992 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 151,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 140,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 124,175 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs slightly pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 124,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe in wheel arch into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside out. (5.2.3 (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs slightly pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch into flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 118,236 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 118,227 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear from flexi across to Offside rear flexi and along to the undertray. visual lost due to undertray fitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 112,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 108,602 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 105,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 99,983 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 87,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 76,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 64,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 52,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,584 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 YDO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YDO, 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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LN08 YDO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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