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LY08 KZZ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,609 mi
Last recorded211,609 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 KZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 211,609 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 203,186 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 198,140 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 180,679 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 160,060 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Pass 4 Nov 2017 145,755 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 122,871 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,011 miles

nsr light unit bulbs are dim

Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,335 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 64,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,462 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 52,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre low on edges

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,238 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 33,238 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LY08 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

LY08 KZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is LY08 KZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 KZZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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