2008 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · KY08 YTL
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 153,890 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
KY08 YTL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2024
- 153,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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KY08 YTL Mileage History
- 08/06/2022123,292 mi
- 20/05/2023137,677 mi+14,385 mi
- 23/05/2023137,793 mi+116 mi
- 25/06/2024153,890 mi+16,097 mi
Average of roughly 14,944 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KY08 YTL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (KY08 YTL) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Ride height sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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