2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · AV08 DDE
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 150,920 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV08 DDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/10/2026
- 150,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV08 DDE 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-Benz C (AV08 DDE) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
AV08 DDE Mileage History
- 12/10/2022140,375 mi
- 07/10/2023143,250 mi+2,875 mi
- 19/10/2024145,683 mi+2,433 mi
- 17/10/2025148,339 mi+2,656 mi
- 17/10/2026150,920 mi+2,581 mi
Average of roughly 2,627 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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