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LO08 YUG

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,809 mi
Last recorded150,809 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 150,809 miles

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Fail 30 Jun 2021 150,809 miles

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

eml not showing

Pass 11 Jun 2019 144,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 138,849 miles

warning light for n/s/r on dashboard but all lights working

Pass 30 May 2017 132,019 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 132,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + ouert wall cut/ split. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 124,919 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 117,275 miles

1.advice n/s/f. tyre outer wall slightly cut.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,432 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 100,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 73,905 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,162 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 YUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YUG, 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 YUG registered?

LO08 YUG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is LO08 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 YUG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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