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2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · 490 PPG

490 PPG

2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 11/09/2008. Recorded mileage 137,597 miles. MOT valid until 18/06/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2008
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/06/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/09/2027)
Recorded Mileage
137,597 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/06/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/09/2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
2148cc

490 PPG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
  • 137,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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490 PPG Mileage History

  1. 16/06/2023115,019 mi
  2. 14/06/2024121,491 mi+6,472 mi
  3. 18/06/2024121,623 mi+132 mi
  4. 10/06/2025130,470 mi+8,847 mi
  5. 03/06/2026137,597 mi+7,127 mi

Average of roughly 7,616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

490 PPG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 15:06
MOT Analysis

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 (490 PPG) between June 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 June 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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