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LT08 YDW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,813 mi
Last recorded37,813 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 YDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 37,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 37,160 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 36,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,700 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 35,127 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 34,902 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 34,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 34,016 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,633 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2017 28,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,803 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of fluid leaks

splits to inner walls both rear and nearside front tyres

Fail 13 Mar 2014 13,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of fluid leaks

splits to inner walls both rear and nearside front tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2013 8,826 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 4,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 2,692 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 YDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

LT08 YDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is LT08 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 YDW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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