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LN08 YFL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,896 mi
Last recorded148,896 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 YFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2023 148,896 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 137,789 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONTMOST (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 125,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded.

whole of underside covered with plastic covers.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,912 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 15 Aug 2019 108,307 miles

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,703 miles

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 2 Sep 2017 86,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all ends of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 30 Aug 2016 76,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front camber arm bushes worn

both front castor arm bushes worn

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

winter tyres fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,392 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2012 34,076 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,832 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 22,482 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)

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 YFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YFL, 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 YFL registered?

LN08 YFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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