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OU08 YGN

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,027 mi
Last recorded137,027 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 137,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 136,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 135,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,325 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 131,320 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 112,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 97,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,618 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 91,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread visable on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 77,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 59,930 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 38,306 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 35,196 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 28,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 YGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YGN, 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 OU08 YGN registered?

OU08 YGN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is OU08 YGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 YGN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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