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MC08 YFO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,780 mi
Last recorded154,780 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 154,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

general under side corrosion

under trays + covers fitted obscuring items

Pass 29 Aug 2019 134,679 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2019 134,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,724 miles

Front windscreen have chips in swept area

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 109,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front windscreen have chips in swept area

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,045 miles

Front Outer Front tyre's are worn on outer edge, advise

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads and discs are worn near limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,326 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 64,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,908 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,581 miles

both front tyres cracked/deteriorared

Pass 22 Feb 2014 30,000 miles

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

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 17,115 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,490 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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MC08 YFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MC08 YFO, 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 MC08 YFO registered?

MC08 YFO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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