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OO04 BYF

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,133 mi
Last recorded138,133 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 138,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 133,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 128,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2022 123,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 123,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 117,270 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 109,717 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 109,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,397 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 61,586 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,534 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 56,444 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 51,281 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 48,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,608 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,902 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 33,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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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OO04 BYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OO04 BYF, 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 OO04 BYF registered?

OO04 BYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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