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MV08 YKH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,505 mi
Last recorded63,505 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 YKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 58,778 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 54,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 51,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light splitting to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 51,644 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light splitting to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 48,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 45,025 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 45,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 42,907 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 42,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 39,702 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 35,781 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger before rear silencer rusted of but system still supported ok

Fail 29 Jan 2018 35,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger before rear silencer rusted of but system still supported ok

Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,501 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 28,561 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Feb 2016 28,460 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres slight cracking tread

Pass 13 Feb 2015 26,824 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,048 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 17,802 miles

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres outer sidewall damage . offside rear tyre worn inner edge and sidewall

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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MV08 YKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV08 YKH, 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 MV08 YKH registered?

MV08 YKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is MV08 YKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 YKH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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