2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YX08 VJF
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 80,780 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX08 VJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 80,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX08 VJF 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 (YX08 VJF) between April 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YX08 VJF Mileage History
- 02/04/202479,384 mi
- 04/04/202479,390 mi+6 mi
- 27/02/202580,179 mi+789 mi
- 05/03/202580,181 mi+2 mi
- 12/01/202680,780 mi+599 mi
Average of roughly 784 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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