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OU08 YGE

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,045 mi
Last recorded134,045 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 134,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 120,678 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 115,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,597 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,200 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 72,756 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 62,672 miles

N/S/F tyre is devoid of tread on the edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 59,876 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,153 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,768 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,237 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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OU08 YGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OU08 YGE, 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 OU08 YGE registered?

OU08 YGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is OU08 YGE safe to buy?

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