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RA57 YBH

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,623 mi
Last recorded92,623 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 92,623 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 83,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 72,265 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,922 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 71,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged no cord showing at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 70,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 70,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 69,205 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 68,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 66,564 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 66,564 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 65,682 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,497 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 47,445 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,622 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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RA57 YBH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RA57 YBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA57 YBH registered?

RA57 YBH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is RA57 YBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 YBH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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