MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,502 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BADLY CORRODED (MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play REAR JOINT (MARKED) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear brake disc corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PK08 YLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 PK08 YLO, 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 PK08 YLO registered?
PK08 YLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2008.
Is PK08 YLO safe to buy?
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