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MV08 YKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,497 mi
Last recorded90,497 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,497 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,186 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,738 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,958 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 70,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,836 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 64,620 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 63,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 63,245 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,826 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak possible engine rear main oil seal

front and rear discs wearing

rear tyres getting low 225/30/ZR19

Fail 3 Jun 2011 50,826 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak possible engine rear main oil seal

front and rear discs wearing

rear tyres getting low 225/30/ZR19

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 YKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YKJ, 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 MV08 YKJ registered?

MV08 YKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for MV08 YKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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