2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · DN03 MCL
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 80,665 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN03 MCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 80,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN03 MCL 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 (DN03 MCL) between March 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear in nearside front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
DN03 MCL Mileage History
- 23/03/202374,346 mi
- 10/04/202477,015 mi+2,669 mi
- 08/04/202579,131 mi+2,116 mi
- 14/04/202579,132 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/202580,665 mi+1,533 mi
Average of roughly 2,503 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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