2008 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Petrol · YT08 WFM
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 135,458 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT08 WFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 135,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT08 WFM 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 (YT08 WFM) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
YT08 WFM Mileage History
- 11/05/202396,235 mi
- 04/05/2024108,653 mi+12,418 mi
- 29/11/2024118,406 mi+9,753 mi
- 17/11/2025135,458 mi+17,052 mi
- 17/11/2025135,458 mi
Average of roughly 15,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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