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OY08 YHL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,604 mi
Last recorded111,604 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 111,604 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 111,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2024 111,194 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 111,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 108,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 103,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 88,168 miles

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose but secure - headlight aim is ok

Nearside Front windscreen has a minor stone chip

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking a perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 88,168 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot open from inside also (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose but secure - headlight aim is ok

Nearside Front windscreen has a minor stone chip

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre cracking a perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,460 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 75,972 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 70,727 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 70,727 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,940 miles

Nearside Rear 1.6mm

Offside Rear 1.6m

Pass 28 May 2015 52,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,803 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low and bold on outer edge

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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OY08 YHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY08 YHL, 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 OY08 YHL registered?

OY08 YHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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