2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · C14 CAO
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 59,968 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,968 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.
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C14 CAO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 59,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C14 CAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (C14 CAO) between April 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
C14 CAO Mileage History
- 27/04/201118,131 mi
- 05/07/201118,478 mi+347 mi
- 04/07/201221,922 mi+3,444 mi
- 03/06/201324,310 mi+2,388 mi
- 06/06/201324,310 mi
- 04/06/201427,671 mi+3,361 mi
- 03/06/201529,217 mi+1,546 mi
- 19/05/201631,633 mi+2,416 mi
- 31/05/201734,476 mi+2,843 mi
- 13/06/201836,523 mi+2,047 mi
- 27/07/201941,269 mi+4,746 mi
- 29/06/202044,556 mi+3,287 mi
- 14/07/202147,321 mi+2,765 mi
- 30/08/202252,119 mi+4,798 mi
- 30/11/202355,493 mi+3,374 mi
- 27/11/202457,844 mi+2,351 mi
- 03/12/202559,968 mi+2,124 mi
Average of roughly 2,865 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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