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OYY 750

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,503 mi
Last recorded180,503 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYY 750
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 180,503 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both osf/nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 180,132 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S FRONT SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 180,132 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S FRONT SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 177,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 176,380 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 173,818 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 173,818 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 170,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 167,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 162,736 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

N/S & O/S STEERING RACK INNER ENDS PLAY

Fail 7 Mar 2016 162,736 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S & O/S REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (2.5.A.3c)

N/S & O/S STEERING RACK INNER ENDS PLAY

Pass 11 Mar 2015 158,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 135,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 98,919 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,869 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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OYY 750 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 80%.

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 OYY 750, 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 OYY 750 registered?

OYY 750 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is OYY 750 safe to buy?

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