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LO08 YNU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,421 mi
Last recorded74,421 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 74,421 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 70,390 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 65,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,614 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,403 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,960 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 61,960 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 59,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2018 55,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 52,199 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 40,745 miles

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

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 5 Sep 2013 37,183 miles

nearside front tyre cracking with age

nearside rear tyre cracking with age

offside rear tyre cracking with age

Fail 5 Sep 2013 37,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad wear light on

nearside front tyre cracking with age

nearside rear tyre cracking with age

offside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,622 miles

Offside front inner and outer tyre edge has wear

Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,683 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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LO08 YNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LO08 YNU, 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 LO08 YNU registered?

LO08 YNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2008.

Is LO08 YNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 YNU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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