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OY08 YHM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,906 mi
Last recorded108,906 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 108,906 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 108,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 100,984 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 94,943 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 88,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 84,912 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 79,725 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 76,189 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,754 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,652 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on outer shoulder

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring engine and body components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,944 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,159 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,680 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,783 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,128 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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OY08 YHM 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 94.4%.

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 OY08 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

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

Is OY08 YHM safe to buy?

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