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PG08 YHW

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,972 mi
Last recorded95,972 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 YHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 83,650 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,974 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 76,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,066 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 56,830 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,613 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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PG08 YHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PG08 YHW, 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 PG08 YHW registered?

PG08 YHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is PG08 YHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 YHW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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