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LO08 YOY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,000 mi
Last recorded150,000 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 150,000 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower arm bushes small signs of wear minimal movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 143,077 miles

advise front discs/pads/condition

advise n/s mirror damaged side reapeater affected

advise n/s/f tyre v/low requires attention

advise o/s/f tyre/condition inside edge

advise rear pads low require attention

Fail 12 Feb 2020 143,077 miles

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached o/s lower arm securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front discs/pads/condition

advise n/s mirror damaged side reapeater affected

advise n/s/f tyre v/low requires attention

advise o/s/f tyre/condition inside edge

advise rear pads low require attention

Pass 12 Feb 2019 130,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front ball joint has a slight squeeling noise

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 130,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front ball joint has a slight squeeling noise

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible plate dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 114,902 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 114,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,572 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 95,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,086 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,091 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 51,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2012 51,471 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs excessively worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 39,034 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front brake discs worn

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 YOY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LO08 YOY, 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 LO08 YOY registered?

LO08 YOY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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