2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · A9 VFW
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 42,359 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A9 VFW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 42,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A9 VFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (A9 VFW) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
A9 VFW Mileage History
- 13/06/202241,499 mi
- 20/06/202341,674 mi+175 mi
- 20/06/202442,002 mi+328 mi
- 16/06/202542,359 mi+357 mi
Average of roughly 286 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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