2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · E2 CTY
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 128,934 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E2 CTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 128,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E2 CTY 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 (E2 CTY) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E2 CTY Mileage History
- 06/04/202362,759 mi
- 02/04/202486,529 mi+23,770 mi
- 03/04/202486,539 mi+10 mi
- 20/02/2025108,160 mi+21,621 mi
- 16/02/2026128,934 mi+20,774 mi
Average of roughly 23,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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