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OE57 JYT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,840 mi
Last recorded141,840 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 JYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 141,840 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 141,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 141,751 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 136,012 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 136,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,061 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded nsr above fuel tank

Nsr wheel slightly bindings

Pass 19 Jan 2019 118,799 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,005 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 109,938 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,768 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,594 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 77,187 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,936 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,623 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,001 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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OE57 JYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE57 JYT, 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 OE57 JYT registered?

OE57 JYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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The MOT history for OE57 JYT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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