2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YH58 ODY
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 113,871 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH58 ODY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 113,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH58 ODY 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 (YH58 ODY) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YH58 ODY Mileage History
- 15/01/2024109,101 mi
- 25/01/2024109,103 mi+2 mi
- 10/02/2025111,753 mi+2,650 mi
- 10/02/2025111,753 mi
- 02/10/2025113,871 mi+2,118 mi
Average of roughly 2,783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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