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OV08 TYC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,276 mi
Last recorded85,276 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 TYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 85,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 81,158 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,898 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,167 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,029 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 71,029 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 68,058 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,895 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,266 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 55,538 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,447 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 48,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 42,729 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 36,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 18,321 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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OV08 TYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OV08 TYC, 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

How do I check the history of OV08 TYC?

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What year was OV08 TYC registered?

OV08 TYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is OV08 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 TYC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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