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N4 YAN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,216 mi
Last recorded128,216 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 YAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 128,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,025 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 127,103 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,960 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 122,633 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,218 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 119,258 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 113,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,919 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 111,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked multiple cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,543 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 101,141 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 101,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,877 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 88,068 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,636 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,226 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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N4 YAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc 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 N4 YAN, 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 N4 YAN registered?

N4 YAN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is N4 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 YAN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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