2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YX58 VOA
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 137,521 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,521 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.
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YX58 VOA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2022
- 137,521 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX58 VOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (YX58 VOA) between December 2021 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YX58 VOA Mileage History
- 01/12/2021137,497 mi
- 03/03/2022137,521 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 95 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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