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LO08 YPL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,551 mi
Last recorded70,551 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 70,551 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 70,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 67,256 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,575 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,403 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 56,403 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,997 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,008 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 37,650 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,532 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 YPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YPL, 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

How do I check the history of LO08 YPL?

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What year was LO08 YPL registered?

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

Is LO08 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 YPL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LO08 YPL have outstanding finance?

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