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OY08 YJM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,273 mi
Last recorded128,273 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 128,273 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 125,724 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall as small split marked area with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 122,304 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 117,599 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 111,302 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2019 111,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 111,293 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 104,871 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 89,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 82,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,076 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 55,427 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)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded and in need of cleaning and gresing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,834 miles

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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 YJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

OY08 YJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is OY08 YJM safe to buy?

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