2008 Mercedes C 3.0L Diesel · AA06 POW
2008 Mercedes C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 253,046 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 253,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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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AA06 POW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2024
- 253,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA06 POW MOT History
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 C (AA06 POW) between October 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2024 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated to open for retest (3.1 (c))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AA06 POW Mileage History
- 29/10/2021231,046 mi
- 25/10/2022239,375 mi+8,329 mi
- 01/11/2022239,421 mi+46 mi
- 24/11/2023246,040 mi+6,619 mi
- 04/11/2024253,046 mi+7,006 mi
Average of roughly 7,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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