2008 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · EX08 OVG
2008 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 164,688 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX08 OVG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 164,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX08 OVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (EX08 OVG) between June 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EX08 OVG Mileage History
- 09/06/201143,081 mi
- 07/06/201253,408 mi+10,327 mi
- 07/06/201253,408 mi
- 10/06/201354,276 mi+868 mi
- 10/06/201354,278 mi+2 mi
- 07/06/201463,630 mi+9,352 mi
- 28/05/201573,951 mi+10,321 mi
- 28/05/201573,951 mi
- 26/05/201681,548 mi+7,597 mi
- 31/05/201789,006 mi+7,458 mi
- 23/05/201897,290 mi+8,284 mi
- 23/05/201897,290 mi
- 05/06/2019103,338 mi+6,048 mi
- 30/07/2020111,084 mi+7,746 mi
- 30/07/2020111,090 mi+6 mi
- 08/12/2021119,153 mi+8,063 mi
- 21/12/2022131,997 mi+12,844 mi
- 05/12/2023142,966 mi+10,969 mi
- 27/11/2024152,678 mi+9,712 mi
- 04/12/2025164,686 mi+12,008 mi
- 04/12/2025164,688 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,393 miles per year across 21 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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