2008 Mercedes-Benz C 6.2L Petrol · EM58 AMG
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (6.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 119,911 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EM58 AMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 119,911 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.
EM58 AMG 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 (EM58 AMG) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie-rod inside rack gaiter (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Dipped beam. (4.1.2 (a))”.
EM58 AMG Mileage History
- 16/12/202299,862 mi
- 16/11/2023107,686 mi+7,824 mi
- 06/12/2024113,048 mi+5,362 mi
- 09/12/2024113,049 mi+1 mi
- 08/01/2026119,911 mi+6,862 mi
Average of roughly 6,545 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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