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OU08 YUL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,332 mi
Last recorded107,332 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,332 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 107,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,709 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 91,709 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall tyre has light cuts.

Nearside Rear Outer wall tyre has light cuts.

Nearside Rear alloy rim slight curb damaged.

Offside Front Outer tyre has light cuts.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 82,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall tyre has light cuts.

Nearside Rear Outer wall tyre has light cuts.

Nearside Rear alloy rim slight curb damaged.

Offside Front Outer tyre has light cuts.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,105 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,105 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,726 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,739 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 46,878 miles

Nearside front tyre : outer wall damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2013 46,878 miles

Nearside front tyre : outer wall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,388 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (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 YUL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YUL, 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 YUL registered?

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

Is OU08 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 YUL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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