2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · CU08 AAO
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 123,816 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,816 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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CU08 AAO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 123,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU08 AAO 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 (CU08 AAO) between February 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CU08 AAO Mileage History
- 24/02/201116,213 mi
- 21/02/201229,710 mi+13,497 mi
- 09/03/201339,851 mi+10,141 mi
- 31/03/201442,196 mi+2,345 mi
- 06/03/201542,989 mi+793 mi
- 31/03/201647,527 mi+4,538 mi
- 31/07/201748,311 mi+784 mi
- 24/07/201859,272 mi+10,961 mi
- 05/08/201972,710 mi+13,438 mi
- 06/08/202080,868 mi+8,158 mi
- 05/08/202188,164 mi+7,296 mi
- 06/09/202296,714 mi+8,550 mi
- 12/09/2023106,865 mi+10,151 mi
- 20/09/2023106,875 mi+10 mi
- 03/10/2024116,348 mi+9,473 mi
- 24/10/2025123,051 mi+6,703 mi
- 10/04/2026123,816 mi+765 mi
Average of roughly 7,115 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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