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MC08 YRW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,021 mi
Last recorded97,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 84,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 74,530 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 74,530 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6ml (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,320 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 60,109 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,525 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,525 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,861 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 YRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC08 YRW registered?

MC08 YRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is MC08 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC08 YRW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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