2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · RA57 AAK
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/04/2008. Recorded mileage 78,957 miles. MOT valid until 30/06/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,957 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1796cc
RA57 AAK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 78,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RA57 AAK Mileage History
- 27/04/201115,326 mi
- 26/04/201219,862 mi+4,536 mi
- 17/04/201324,255 mi+4,393 mi
- 17/04/201429,141 mi+4,886 mi
- 05/08/201430,608 mi+1,467 mi
- 11/02/201534,295 mi+3,687 mi
- 19/01/201639,277 mi+4,982 mi
- 06/02/201743,894 mi+4,617 mi
- 06/02/201847,221 mi+3,327 mi
- 01/05/201948,575 mi+1,354 mi
- 19/05/202049,841 mi+1,266 mi
- 04/05/202150,163 mi+322 mi
- 16/04/202254,363 mi+4,200 mi
- 20/04/202254,379 mi+16 mi
- 31/05/202363,247 mi+8,868 mi
- 30/05/202475,109 mi+11,862 mi
- 02/07/202576,944 mi+1,835 mi
- 02/07/202576,944 mi
- 02/07/202678,957 mi+2,013 mi
- 02/07/202678,957 mi
Average of roughly 4,191 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
RA57 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (RA57 AAK) between April 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that the stub axle is likely to b”; “Nearside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that the stub axle is likely to ”.
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