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LT08 YBS

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,247 mi
Last recorded136,247 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 YBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2022 136,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 124,484 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 118,156 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 100,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,847 miles

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

presenter adviced

Fail 26 Feb 2014 75,843 miles

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,760 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 66,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,957 miles

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 YBS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YBS, 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

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What year was LT08 YBS registered?

LT08 YBS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LT08 YBS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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