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PK08 YMT

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,680 mi
Last recorded38,680 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 YMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 38,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 35,491 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 31,386 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 31,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 28,320 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 23,151 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 22,483 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 21,229 miles

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 21,226 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,169 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 18,465 miles

Lower undertray @ top covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emisions too lean for certificate

Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,777 miles

n/b both front tyres worn low on edges scrubbed out.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,328 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2012 11,127 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear tyre worn to 4mm

o/s rear tyre worn to 3.8mm

Pass 17 Jun 2011 8,665 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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PK08 YMT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PK08 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

PK08 YMT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is PK08 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 YMT shows 16 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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