2008 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · E3 LTC
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 84,937 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E3 LTC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 84,937 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.
E3 LTC 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 (E3 LTC) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E3 LTC Mileage History
- 01/10/202276,634 mi
- 26/09/202378,962 mi+2,328 mi
- 26/09/202378,962 mi
- 24/09/202482,578 mi+3,616 mi
- 16/09/202584,937 mi+2,359 mi
Average of roughly 2,806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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