CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW08 YJO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,079 mi
Last recorded55,079 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 YJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 55,079 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 53,034 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 50,883 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW08 YJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW08 YJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW08 YJO?

You can check the full history of BW08 YJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW08 YJO registered?

BW08 YJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BW08 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 YJO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW08 YJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW08 YJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.