2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RE58 YGL
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 169,310 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RE58 YGL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 169,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE58 YGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (RE58 YGL) between October 2011 and September 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RE58 YGL Mileage History
- 28/10/201140,770 mi
- 28/10/201140,770 mi
- 23/11/201260,190 mi+19,420 mi
- 30/09/201375,313 mi+15,123 mi
- 30/09/201375,313 mi
- 28/04/201478,160 mi+2,847 mi
- 21/04/201588,499 mi+10,339 mi
- 25/04/2016100,193 mi+11,694 mi
- 19/04/2017113,049 mi+12,856 mi
- 23/04/2018123,525 mi+10,476 mi
- 05/04/2019127,864 mi+4,339 mi
- 06/04/2019127,864 mi
- 22/04/2020131,568 mi+3,704 mi
- 10/04/2021144,576 mi+13,008 mi
- 19/04/2022251,151 km
- 30/03/2023161,141 mi
- 25/03/2024164,432 mi+3,291 mi
- 29/09/2025169,310 mi+4,878 mi
Average of roughly 9,233 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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