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MC08 YZR

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,445 mi
Last recorded119,445 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 119,445 miles

Offside Front INDICATOR LENS MISSING BUT COLOUR OF LIGHT STILL CORRECT AND WORKING

Fail 19 Nov 2022 119,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front INDICATOR LENS MISSING BUT COLOUR OF LIGHT STILL CORRECT AND WORKING

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 100,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,847 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,347 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,957 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 63,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,234 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

sills coverd

underbody coverd

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,454 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 27,454 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,281 miles

offside front tyre worn in inner edge

nearside front tyre split on inner edge

offside rear tyre split on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2011 14,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre split on inner edge

offside front tyre worn in inner edge

offside rear tyre split on inner edge

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 YZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

MC08 YZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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