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S6 YBL

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,381 mi
Last recorded136,381 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 YBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 136,381 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 114,537 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 110,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 100,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 97,461 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 90,500 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,903 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,982 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,952 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,445 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,122 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,689 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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S6 YBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 S6 YBL, 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 S6 YBL registered?

S6 YBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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