2008 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · DF08 VVP
2008 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 63,969 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF08 VVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 63,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF08 VVP 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 (DF08 VVP) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 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 Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DF08 VVP Mileage History
- 19/01/202461,242 mi
- 10/02/202562,873 mi+1,631 mi
- 11/02/202562,874 mi+1 mi
- 12/01/202663,969 mi+1,095 mi
- 15/01/202663,969 mi
Average of roughly 1,370 miles per year across 5 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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