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LT08 YFB

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,114 mi
Last recorded84,114 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 YFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 84,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 84,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,787 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 65,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,275 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 58,275 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 47,890 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2021 38,307 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 26,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 18,586 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 17,313 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 16,164 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 14,848 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 14,847 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 14,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 13,504 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 12,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 10,705 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 10,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s f tyre wearing outside edge

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 9,501 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 YFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 3,498cc 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 YFB, 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 YFB registered?

LT08 YFB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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