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M800 BYY

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,128 mi
Last recorded138,128 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 BYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 138,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 138,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 136,723 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 136,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 133,385 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 133,385 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear heat shield hanging loose

Fail 22 Nov 2021 129,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear heat shield hanging loose

Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,759 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 123,750 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 120,006 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to examine both outer sills due to skirting fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 111,911 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,854 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 102,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm bush excessively worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 96,704 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,517 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,393 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,216 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 69,216 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,821 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,432 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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M800 BYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M800 BYY, 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 M800 BYY registered?

M800 BYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is M800 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M800 BYY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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