2008 Mercedes-Benz C 6.2L Petrol · P27 YDE
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (6.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 77,769 miles. MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P27 YDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 77,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P27 YDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (P27 YDE) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P27 YDE Mileage History
- 20/01/202361,029 mi
- 25/01/202466,876 mi+5,847 mi
- 29/01/202466,876 mi
- 15/02/202572,121 mi+5,245 mi
- 13/02/202677,769 mi+5,648 mi
Average of roughly 5,461 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
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