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LO08 YUJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

235,301 mi
Last recorded235,301 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 235,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 234,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 194,755 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 194,753 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working Wiring to lamp holder damaged (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 184,410 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 184,410 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 184,385 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalked in centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalked in centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 160,205 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

slight wear on front track control arm bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2019 160,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

slight wear on front track control arm bushes

Pass 1 Oct 2018 121,759 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 121,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,067 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,498 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 60,498 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 56,827 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 50,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,367 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 YUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

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

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