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M66 YDM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,116 mi
Last recorded155,116 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM66 YDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 155,116 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os+ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 152,086 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 145,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release handle (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 145,130 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release handle (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 140,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 133,061 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 122,141 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 104,417 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has minor sidewall damage, no cords showing at time of test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc also heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc also heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2017 65,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 58,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,332 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 40,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,695 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 28,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc`s worn and lipped

Pass 9 May 2012 15,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,168 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on side wall - not into cord

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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M66 YDM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M66 YDM, 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 M66 YDM registered?

M66 YDM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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