2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LO08 YNY
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 148,519 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO08 YNY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2022
- 148,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 YNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (LO08 YNY) between November 2022 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke during accele”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
LO08 YNY Mileage History
- 21/11/2022148,516 mi
- 23/11/2022148,519 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 528 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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