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SB08 YHP

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,255 mi
Last recorded100,255 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,255 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 100,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 98,176 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 92,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2014 92,876 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 86,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,613 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,862 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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SB08 YHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB08 YHP, 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 SB08 YHP registered?

SB08 YHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SB08 YHP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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