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OY08 YHO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,505 mi
Last recorded141,505 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 141,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 135,153 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 123,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 108,358 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,184 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 104,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,424 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,854 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f + n/s/f tread depth low on inner sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,299 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,468 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,006 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,211 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,997 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 61,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 YHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO registered?

OY08 YHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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