2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SH58 YWO
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 71,885 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH58 YWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 71,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH58 YWO 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 (SH58 YWO) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
SH58 YWO Mileage History
- 09/10/202364,071 mi
- 14/10/202465,323 mi+1,252 mi
- 16/10/202465,323 mi
- 15/10/202568,416 mi+3,093 mi
- 21/09/202671,885 mi+3,469 mi
Average of roughly 2,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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