2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YY08 YBH
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 125,024 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YY08 YBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 125,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY08 YBH 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 (YY08 YBH) between February 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
YY08 YBH Mileage History
- 25/02/2025105,625 mi
- 28/02/2025105,726 mi+101 mi
- 04/03/2026124,998 mi+19,272 mi
- 14/04/2026125,024 mi+26 mi
- 14/04/2026125,024 mi
Average of roughly 17,153 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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