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LT08 YCC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,040 mi
Last recorded132,040 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 132,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever/Pedal travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2024 118,797 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 118,757 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 111,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake performance just met at 16%

Pass 18 Sep 2021 108,890 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,353 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,340 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 86,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,632 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,080 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,521 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,407 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 30,407 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,020 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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LT08 YCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YCC, 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 YCC registered?

LT08 YCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LT08 YCC safe to buy?

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