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OU08 YVO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,133 mi
Last recorded85,133 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 85,133 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,786 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 101,885 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 57,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Oct 2012 34,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs are grooved

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,462 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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OU08 YVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OU08 YVO, 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 YVO registered?

OU08 YVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 YVO shows 8 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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