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LY08 EBO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,361 mi
Last recorded228,361 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 EBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 228,361 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 224,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 224,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 212,153 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear tyres edged off (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 211,675 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both left hand edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both right hand edging off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 199,615 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 190,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edging off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 190,553 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edging off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 177,319 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 176,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly edged off and treads just 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 161,504 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 160,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to right hand rear hose at left hand side under subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 146,584 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 130,337 miles

Damage to left hand repeater lamp

Rear brake pads getting low

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2016 130,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Damage to left hand repeater lamp

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake pads getting low

Right hand front tyre badly edged off

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2015 110,988 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 93,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 93,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 73,104 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S front tyre wearing on outer edge O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,277 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,509 miles

Damage on rear bumper

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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LY08 EBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY08 EBO, 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 LY08 EBO registered?

LY08 EBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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