2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AD57 KXV
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 308,992 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 308,992 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AD57 KXV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2024
- 308,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD57 KXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (AD57 KXV) between July 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
AD57 KXV Mileage History
- 15/07/2022291,194 mi
- 14/07/2023479,759 km
- 15/10/2024308,992 mi
Average of roughly 7,897 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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