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PG08 YMM

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,499 mi
Last recorded139,499 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 YMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 139,499 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 139,499 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels bolt missing 1 bolt second hand ones fitted (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 130,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 129,672 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 114,871 miles

covers fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Fail 25 May 2021 114,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 12 Jun 2020 112,823 miles

covers fitted preventing full inspection of underside and engine bay

Fail 10 Jun 2020 112,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted preventing full inspection of underside and engine bay

Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,253 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 103,511 miles

Engine/underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 100,673 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,036 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,570 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 61,560 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 YMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

PG08 YMM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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