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MC08 YZN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,762 mi
Last recorded89,762 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 89,762 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stones and cuts around the tread both Near and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear prescribed area covered with underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,778 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 85,778 miles

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

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested pipe ruptured (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,776 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake only just reached its minimum requiments of 16%

Pass 6 Jul 2023 75,999 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 75,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension, lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,993 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Near and Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 72,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 65,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,961 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,775 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,651 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 38,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 31,623 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,987 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,332 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 YZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

MC08 YZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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