2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AE08 RYD
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2008. Recorded mileage 109,668 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE08 RYD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 109,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE08 RYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (AE08 RYD) between May 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AE08 RYD Mileage History
- 06/05/201118,710 mi
- 10/05/201118,795 mi+85 mi
- 09/05/201224,299 mi+5,504 mi
- 07/01/201327,230 mi+2,931 mi
- 21/12/201334,886 mi+7,656 mi
- 15/12/201443,997 mi+9,111 mi
- 16/12/201443,997 mi
- 14/12/201553,810 mi+9,813 mi
- 08/12/201660,520 mi+6,710 mi
- 08/12/201660,520 mi
- 22/12/201767,314 mi+6,794 mi
- 10/12/201872,479 mi+5,165 mi
- 17/12/201977,835 mi+5,356 mi
- 09/12/202081,899 mi+4,064 mi
- 18/01/202287,730 mi+5,831 mi
- 18/01/202287,730 mi
- 16/01/202395,687 mi+7,957 mi
- 16/01/202395,688 mi+1 mi
- 17/01/2024101,625 mi+5,937 mi
- 16/01/2025106,485 mi+4,860 mi
- 17/01/2025106,490 mi+5 mi
- 19/01/2026109,666 mi+3,176 mi
- 21/01/2026109,668 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,182 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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