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MC08 YOE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,877 mi
Last recorded115,877 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 115,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 112,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,788 miles

High level brake lamp illuminating 75%.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,353 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 92,907 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 92,907 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,205 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 84,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Mar 2012 76,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 76,096 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,066 miles

both front brake discs worn

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 YOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MC08 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

MC08 YOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is MC08 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC08 YOE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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