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LT08 YBN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,682 mi
Last recorded95,682 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 YBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,208 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 94,259 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 94,246 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 91,407 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,023 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 89,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross pipes corroded from rear flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Door wont open from outside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipes corroded cross pipes from rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,722 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 86,718 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 85,164 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,180 miles

Full length under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of all items

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced brake light working but inner one is (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Side light not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,330 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,675 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,278 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,275 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,559 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 27,121 miles

Advise:o/s/f headlamp dip beam dim

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)

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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LT08 YBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT08 YBN, 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 LT08 YBN registered?

LT08 YBN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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