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R555 YSL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,776 mi
Last recorded70,776 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,776 miles

Central Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,829 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 67,028 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,111 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,922 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 57,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 54,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 52,810 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,307 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 48,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

rear ac cident damage

Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,964 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,095 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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R555 YSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R555 YSL, 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 R555 YSL registered?

R555 YSL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is R555 YSL safe to buy?

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