2014 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DT08 RAM
2014 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2014. Recorded mileage 118,194 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,194 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.
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DT08 RAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 118,194 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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DT08 RAM 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz C (DT08 RAM) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/4017 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DT08 RAM Mileage History
- 11/08/202391,845 mi
- 11/08/202391,845 mi
- 24/08/2024108,213 mi+16,368 mi
- 31/08/2024108,291 mi+78 mi
- 28/08/2025118,194 mi+9,903 mi
Average of roughly 12,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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