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OU08 YWW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,741 mi
Last recorded56,741 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 56,741 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 51,383 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 46,098 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2023 39,818 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 39,818 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 37,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,919 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 34,902 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 34,137 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2019 32,210 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 30,567 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 27 Jan 2017 28,332 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside mirror indicator condensated

small chips in screen

Pass 29 Jan 2016 25,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 24,962 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 23,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 19,007 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,448 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 YWW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

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

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The MOT history for OU08 YWW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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